Hey everyone! I'm looking to pick up R programming in about five weeks and could really use some advice. My goal is just to get a basic understanding, so I'd appreciate any tips or resources that could help me get started.
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Check out these awesome free resources to get you started:
- **R for Data Science**: A great starting point for beginners.
- **Hands-On Programming with R**: Perfect for practical learning.
- **Efficient R Programming**: For getting more out of R.
- **ggplot2 Book**: Essential if you're interested in data visualization.
These should give you a solid foundation! Plus, don't forget to try **swirl** for interactive lessons right in R!
As a data scientist, I can say this list is spot on. Good luck!
I had to take an R course for a stats program, and I found *A First Course in Statistical Programming with R* by Murdoch and Braun really helpful. It's pretty short but effective for gaining basic functions in R. If you're starting from scratch, this might help you get that low-level proficiency quickly!
I really liked *R for Data Science*; it's straightforward and covers all the basics well. Highly recommend it!
+1 on these resources! Highly recommend starting with R for Data Science.