STAT 5579: An Introduction to R
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Prereq: Statistics Graduate Student and Credit or Concurrent Enrollment STAT 5501
An introduction to the logic of programming, numerical algorithms, and graphics. The R statistical programming environment will be used to demonstrate how data can be stored, manipulated, plotted, and analyzed using both built-in functions and user extensions. Concepts of modularization, looping, vectorization, conditional execution, and function construction will be emphasized.
(Typically Offered: Fall)