Getting started with R
Subtitle: an introduction for biologists
By: Andrew P. Beckerman & Owen L. Petchey
Contributors: Petchey, Owen L.
Series: Oxford biology; Oxford biology
Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 113
ISBN-13: 9780191624148; 9780199601615; 9781280593550; 9780191774539; 9780199601622
Subjects: Biology; R (Computer program language); Probability & Statistics; Bioinformatics; Physical Sciences & Mathematics; Programming languages (Electronic computers); Mathematical Statistics; Health & Biological Sciences; Biology - General; Mathematics; General; MATHEMATICS
Description: Learning how to get answers from data is an integral part of modern training in the natural, physical, social, and engineering sciences. One of the most exciting changes in data management and analysis during the last decade has been the growth of open source software. The open source statistics and programming language R has emerged as a critical component of any researcher's toolbox. Indeed, R is rapidly becoming the standard software for analyses, graphical presentations, andprogramming in the biological sciences. This book provides a functional introduction for biologists new to R. While te.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

English.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; What this book is about; What you need to know to make this book work for you; How the book is organized; Chapter 1: Why R?; Chapter 2: Import, Explore, Graph I-Getting Started; 2.1 Where to put your data; 2.2 Make a folder for your instructions (code, script); 2.3 How to get your data into R and where it is stored in R's brain; 2.4 Working with R-hints for a successful first (and more) interaction; 2.5 Make your first script file; 2.6 Starting to control R; 2.7 Making R work for you-developing a workflow; 2.8 And finally ...