Learning R
MODULE 2 The R Environment
baseR-V2016.2 - Data Management and Manipulation using R
Tested on R versions 3.0.X through 3.3.1
Last update: 15 August 2016
Module 2 Objective:
Understanding how R thinks - you and a “Zen and the Art of R” level of consciousness
Elements of Module 2 - The R Environment - include:
2.1 - Finding and Installing R
2.2 - GUI/IDE/Editors for R
2.3 - Entering and Leaving R
2.4 - The Packages in R
2.5 - Directories and the Workspace in R
2.6 - Help in R
2.7 - Memory Management in R
2.8 - Citing R
What is meant by the R Environment?
The R Environment refers to critical elements that underpin the workings of R, such as:
- Finding and installing R, and consideration of whether you desire a GUI/IDE interface with R or not
- Understanding how R interacts with your computer - directories, objects, and workspace - what are these?
- The “package” as the core strength of R
- How best to draw on the massive, available Help for R
- Awareness of some Quirks of R - and how to avoid them
These are explored in the eight elements of this Module.