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R Programming
Language Lab File
Submitted By: Vageesha Agarwal (23/BMBA/23)
Overview of R Programming Language
R is a powerful and versatile programming language specifically designed for statistical computing and data visualization. Developed initially by Ross Ihaka and Robert Gentleman in the mid-1990s, R has become a cornerstone for data analysis and is widely used in academia, research, and industry. Its robust ecosystem includes a comprehensive suite of tools for statistical modelling, machine learning, data manipulation, and graphical representation. Open-source and community-driven, R thrives on contributions from users worldwide, which are distributed through the Comprehensive R Archive Network (CRAN). With its ability to handle complex datasets and its vast array of libraries, R empowers users to perform everything from simple data analysis to sophisticated statistical modelling. Its extensibility and interoperability with other programming languages make it a go-to choice for data scientists and statisticians.
Key Features of R Programming Language
1. Comprehensive Statistical Support: o Built-in functions for statistical tests, regression analysis, time-series analysis, and multivariate analysis. o Extensive libraries for advanced statistical modeling and machine learning. 2. Data Visualization: o High-quality, customizable plots and graphics through ggplot2, lattice, and base plotting. o Interactive visualizations via packages like shiny, plotly, and leaflet. 3. Open-Source and Free: o Completely free and open-source, supported by a vibrant community of contributors. o Continuous updates and a vast repository of user- contributed packages on CRAN. Installation Process for R and RStudio To use R effectively, you need to install the R programming language (R Console) first, followed by RStudio, which is a popular integrated development environment (IDE) for R.
Install R Console 1. Download R Visit the CRAN (Comprehensive R Archive Network). Choose your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). 2. Install R Windows: o Click on the link for the latest R version for Windows. o Download the .exe file and run it. o Follow the installation wizard, selecting options like the installation path and default settings.
Install RStudio 1. Download RStudio Visit the RStudio website. Choose the RStudio Desktop (Open Source) version for your operating system. Experiment 1 #25-08-2024 Input
