baseR-V2016.2 - Data Management and Manipulation using R

Tested on R versions 3.0.X through 3.3.1
Last update: 15 Auguat 2016

Summary

Module #2 introduced you to the R environment. It included instruction on:

• 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

Module #2 also included four exercises to be completed and submitted for evaluation if you are taking baseR for credit. The exercises are:

• Exercise #1 (Mod 2.4)
  • Find, install, and load a R Package
• Exercise #2 (Mod 2.5)
  • Moving among directories, recalling command history, and saving a .Rdata file
• Exercise #3 (Mod 2.6)
  • Navigate Help in R, and finding R help on the web
• Exercise #4 (Mod 2.7)
  • Understanding memory management in R

Ignore below unless taking the class for credit:
All exercises should be submitted as attachments to: Course Contact.
PLEASE use an appriate email header, such as “baseR exercise 2.4” so I can easily search emails.
All exercises will be evaluated within five working days of receipt, and returned for correction or coding suggestions as needed.
Remember, there are multiple solutions to coding in R and no “right” vs. “wrong” solutions.
All answers will be posted on the learnR website at the conclusion of the 7-week baseR term.

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