Using R for introductory statistics
By: John Verzani.
Publisher: Chapman & Hall/CRC
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Boca Raton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 414
Subjects: Statistics -- Data processing.; R (Computer program language)
Description: "The cost of statistical computing software has precluded many universities from installing these valuable computational and analytical tools. R, a powerful open-source software package, was created in response to this issue. It has enjoyed explosive growth since its introduction, owing to its coherence, flexibility, and free availability. While it is a valuable tool for students who are first learning statistics, proper introductory materials are needed for its adoption." "Using R for Introductory Statistics fills this gap in the literature, making the software accessible to the introductory student. The author presents a self-contained treatment of statistical topics and the intricacies of the R software. The pacing is such that students are able to master data manipulation and exploration before diving into more advanced statistical concepts. The book treats exploratory data analysis with more attention than is typical, includes a chapter on simulation, and provides a unified approach to linear models."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes index.