Bare-Bones R : A Brief Introductory Guide

This text provides a practical, hands-on introduction to the elements of R and R Commander. Assuming no background in computer programming, author Thomas P. Hogan guides the novice in using these valuable tools for statistical analysis. The book walks the reader through steps for downloading and then works through examples of basic statistical processing.Key Features:- 'œBase R'� covered including downloading, creating data sets, using R functions, and R graphics- R Commander information includes downloading, inputting data, statistical analysis, and graphing.- The author shows how to import and export data or files, using add-on packages, and annotated references for further skill development.- The book is suitable as a supplement to any standard introduction to statistics or for the person in the social and behavioral sciences, education, and allied health fields who wants a quick start on RAccompanied by a Student Study SiteAn upcoming student study site at www.sagepub.com/Bare-BonesR contains downloadable data sets used in the text as well as selected updates for R.