Learn R: As a Language, 2nd ed.: Pedro J. Aphalo, Boca Raton, FL: Chapman & Hall/CRC Press, 2024, xvii + 447 pp., $220.00(H), ISBN: 978-1-032-51843-5.

The article focuses on "Learn R: As a Language, Second Edition," a comprehensive guide to R programming by Pedro J. Aphalo. This book serves as an introductory resource for those new to R, emphasizing the mastery of the language itself rather than specific data analysis tasks. It includes numerous e...

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Publicado en:American Statistician Vol. 79; no. 3; pp. 417 - 420
Autor principal: Yu, Haihan
Formato: Book Review
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2025
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Sumario:The article focuses on "Learn R: As a Language, Second Edition," a comprehensive guide to R programming by Pedro J. Aphalo. This book serves as an introductory resource for those new to R, emphasizing the mastery of the language itself rather than specific data analysis tasks. It includes numerous example codes, updates reflecting the latest changes in R, and a unique open-access R package, learnrbook, which enhances accessibility. The text is structured to provide a thorough understanding of R's fundamental concepts, making it suitable for both beginners and those looking to deepen their programming skills.