Brice Richard

Conquering R Basics Brice Richard

This book and its accompanying video library attempts to tackle a colossal challenge. It proposes to define what is otherwise an ambiguous interpretation of a basic skill set underlying a global technology. That technology is R.

The R basic skill set proposed in this book comprises the following targeted elements: (93) indispensable R functions are identified and explained, all of which can be used in a vast array of data projects. The concept of the Data Narrative is introduced and explained. Data is programmatically connected with commonly used plot visualizations, explained with specificity and supporting context. The application of color in plot development is introduced and explained.