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Creating Nested and Special-purpose Functions in R

by Justin Flett

This course will teach you the fundamentals of understanding, using, and creating your own custom special purpose functions within R.

What you'll learn

R is a widely used programming language for statistical computing. In this course, Creating Nested and Special-purpose Functions in R, you will learn foundational knowledge of creating your own custom special purpose functions within R. First, you will learn the basics of using and creating simple functions. Next, you will learn about function scoping and nested functions within R. Finally, you will learn about replacement and anonymous functions within R and how to implement them. When you are finished with this course, you will have an understanding of the fundamentals of R.

About the author

Justin Flett is a Mechatronics Engineer currently working as a Professor within the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology at Sheridan College. Justin has previously held positions at Hydro One Networks, Ford Motor Company, and ABB Robotics spanning across both the electrical and mechanical engineering industries. Most recently, he has been working as an Product Development Professional specializing in training, services, and consultation nation-wide, ranging from design fundamentals to adva... more

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