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R programming language
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TL;DR. A free software environment and programming language popular for statistical computing and data visualization.
Technical Definition
A free software environment and programming language popular for statistical computing and data visualization.
How it works
R is a programming language and software environment specifically designed for statistical analysis and graphics. It is widely adopted by statisticians, data analysts, and data scientists for tasks ranging from data manipulation and analysis to creating complex visualizations. Its extensive package ecosystem provides tools for almost any statistical or machine learning task.
Related Concepts
- Programming language — A formal language consisting of instructions used to create programs that produce output on a computer.
- Data analysis — Data analysis involves examining, cleaning, transforming, and visualizing data to discover useful information and patterns.