Instant R: An Introduction to R for Statistical Analysis - Softcover

Stowell, Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0957464908 ISBN 13: 9780957464902

Publisher: Jotunheim Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

The R software is rapidly growing in popularity as a statistical analysis package due to its versatility, attractive graphics and open source license.

This book gives an introduction to using R, with a focus on performing popular statistical methods. It is suitable for anyone that is familiar with basic statistics and wants to begin using R to analyse data and create statistical plots.

No prior knowledge of R or of programming is assumed, making this book ideal if you are more accustomed to using point-and-click style statistical packages.

You will learn how to:   
 
    *  Navigate the R system
    *  Enter and import data
    *  Manipulate datasets
    *  Calculate summary statistics
    *  Create statistical plots and customise their appearance
    *  Perform hypothesis tests such as the t-test and analysis of variance
    *  Build regression models
    *  Create your own functions
    *  Access additional functionality with the use of add-on packages.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jotunheim Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0957464908
• ISBN 13: 9780957464902
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 214