The Art of R Programming
Date: 13 October 2011 | Posted by: bubbagump
The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical Software Design
R is the world's most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective, and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothly.
You'll also learn to:
Create artful graphs to visualize complex data sets and functions
Write more efficient code using parallel R and vectorization
Interface R with C/C++ and Python for increased speed or functionality
Find new packages for text analysis, image manipulation, and thousands more
Squash annoying bugs with advanced debugging techniques
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