Getting Started with R, 9780198787846
Paperback
Unlock data analysis for biology: graphs, stats, communication, and reproducible research.

Getting Started with R

an introduction for biologists

$160.37

  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    1 February 2017

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Summary

Unleash the Power of R: A Biologist’s Guide to Data Mastery

R is the leading software for statistical analysis, data visualization, and programming across the sciences. Getting Started with R is your essential guide, specifically tailored for biologists looking to harness R in their research.

Learn to import, explore, graph, and analyze data with a streamlined workflow designed for simplicity, efficiency, and reproducibility. Communicate your findings effectively in…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780198787846
ISBN-10:0198787847
Author:Andrew P. Beckerman, Owen L. Petchey, Dylan Z. Childs
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Imprint:Oxford University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Edition:2nd
Release Date:1 February 2017
Weight:498g
Dimensions:240mm x 167mm x 13mm
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Critics Review

Review from previous edition The book would make the ideal text for a short course on data management and presentation - it truly packs an amazing amount of wisdom and wit between slim covers.'Trends in Ecology and EvolutionI was engaged by the refreshing style of the authors, that while informal, gives the user clear step-by-step instructions for using the software. Apart from the clear biological leaning of the example data, this book is applicable to anyone learning R (even a statistician!).‘Significance

About The Author

Andrew P. Beckerman

Andrew leads a research team studying community and evolutionary ecology. He has been using R and teaching quantitative methods for over 16 years.

Owen leads a research team studying ecological forecasting. He has been using R and teaching quantitative methods for over 16 years.

Dylan leads a research team studying population biology. He has been using R and teaching quantitative methods for over 15 years.

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