Statistical Analysis with R Essentials for Dummies - by Joseph Schmuller (Paperback)

About the Book

Statistical Analysis with R Essentials For Dummies is your reference to all the core concepts about R--the widely used, open-source programming language and data analysis tool. This no-nonsense book gets right to the point, eliminating review material, wordy explanations, and fluff. Understand all you need to know about the foundations of R, swiftly and clearly. Perfect for a brush-up on the basics or as an everyday desk reference on the job, this is the reliable little book you can always turn to for answers.

Book Synopsis

The easy way to get started coding and analyzing data in the R programming language

Statistical Analysis with R Essentials For Dummies is your reference to all the core concepts about R--the widely used, open-source programming language and data analysis tool. This no-nonsense book gets right to the point, eliminating review material, wordy explanations, and fluff. Understand all you need to know about the foundations of R, swiftly and clearly. Perfect for a brush-up on the basics or as an everyday desk reference on the job, this is the reliable little book you can always turn to for answers.

• Get a quick and thorough intro to the basic concepts of coding for data analysis in R
• Review what you've already learned or pick up essential new skills
• Perform statistical analysis for school, business, and beyond with R programming
• Keep this concise reference book handy for jogging your memory as you work

This book is to the point, focusing on the key topics readers need to know about this popular programming language. Great for supplementing classroom learning, reviewing for a certification, or staying knowledgeable on the job.

From the Back Cover

Your essential pocket guide to programming in R

Imagine a just-the-facts resource for swiftly brushing up on the fundamentals of R programming. Statistical Analysis with R Essentials For Dummies is that resource. This fluff-free book gives you a concise summary of the foundations of statistical analysis and R. No lengthy explanations or endless repetition here. Just simple answers to your essential R questions. Perfect as a refresher or as a desk reference for whenever you need it, this handy Coding Essentials title makes it easy to find the core concepts you want to know--now.

Inside...

• Looking at simple code examples and explanations
• Finding out how and when to use R
• Understanding R syntax
• Structuring your data
• Calculating essential statistics
• Building upon the basics

About the Author

Joseph Schmuller, PhD, is a cognitive scientist and statistical analyst. He creates online learning tools and writes books on the technology of data science. His books include R All-in-One For Dummies and R Projects For Dummies.