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R in Action: Data Analysis and Graphics with R

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SummaryR in Action, Second Edition presents both the R language and the examples that make it so useful for business developers. Focusing on practical solutions, the book offers a crash course in statistics and covers elegant methods for dealing with messy and incomplete data that are difficult to analyze using traditional methods. You'll also master R's extensive graphical capabilities for exploring and presenting data visually. And this expanded second edition includes new chapters on time series analysis, cluster analysis, and classification methodologies, including decision trees, random forests, and support vector machines.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the Technology

Business pros and researchers thrive on data, and R speaks the language of data analysis. R is a powerful programming language for statistical computing. Unlike general-purpose tools, R provides thousands of modules for solving just about any data-crunching or presentation challenge you're likely to face. R runs on all important platforms and is used by thousands of major corporations and institutions worldwide.

About the Book

R in Action, Second Edition teaches you how to use the R language by presenting examples relevant to scientific, technical, and business developers. Focusing on practical solutions, the book offers a crash course in statistics, including elegant methods for dealing with messy and incomplete data. You'll also master R's extensive graphical capabilities for exploring and presenting data visually. And this expanded second edition includes new chapters on forecasting, data mining, and dynamic report writing.

What's Inside

Complete R language tutorial
Using R to manage, analyze, and visualize data
Techniques for debugging programs and creating packages
OOP in R
Over 160 graphs

About the Author

Dr. Rob Kabacoff is a seasoned researcher and teacher who specializes in data analysis. He also maintains the popular Quick-R website at statmethods.net.

PART 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction to R
Creating a dataset
Getting started with graphs
Basic data management
Advanced data management

PART 2 BASIC METHODS

Basic graphs
Basic statistics

PART 3 INTERMEDIATE METHODS

Regression
Analysis of variance
Power analysis
Intermediate graphs
Resampling statistics and bootstrapping

PART 4 ADVANCED METHODS

Generalized linear models
Principal components and factor analysis
Time series
Cluster analysis
Classification
Advanced methods for missing data

PART 5 EXPANDING YOUR SKILLS

Advanced graphics with ggplot2
Advanced programming
Creating a package
Creating dynamic reports
Advanced graphics with the lattice package available online only from manning.com/kabacoff2

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Upgrade your data analysis skills with R in Action: Data Analysis and Graphics with R, Second Edition. Whether you're a business developer or a researcher, this book is your ultimate guide to harnessing the power of R. Learn how to effectively analyze messy and incomplete data using R's extensive statistical computing capabilities. With thousands of modules available, you'll have the tools to solve any data-crunching or presentation challenge. Don't miss out on this valuable resource that major corporations and institutions worldwide rely on!

Discover the practical solutions presented in R in Action: Second Edition. From managing and visualizing data to debugging programs and creating packages, this book offers a comprehensive tutorial on the R language. Dive into regression, analysis of variance, and power analysis to take your statistical analysis to the next level. With over 160 graphs and in-depth chapters on advanced topics like time series analysis and cluster analysis, you'll have everything you need to excel in data analysis.

Written by the experienced researcher and teacher, Dr. Rob Kabacoff, R in Action is the go-to resource for anyone interested in data analysis. Dr. Kabacoff's expertise and the comprehensive content of this book make it a must-have for professionals in the field. Accessible in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats, this second edition of R in Action is packed with new chapters on forecasting, data mining, and dynamic report writing.

Don't miss your opportunity to upgrade your data analysis skills. Get R in Action: Data Analysis and Graphics with R, Second Edition and unlock the full potential of R for your business and research needs.

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