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R Data Visualization Recipes

"R Data Visualization Recipes" is a valuable resource for data professionals who want to create clear and effective data visualizations using R. Through a series of practical recipes, the book walks you through various techniques, from mastering the basics to creating advanced, interactive dashboards. By following these recipes, you'll be equipped to use R's visualization packages to their full potential. What this Book will help me do Understand and effectively use R's diverse data visualization libraries. Create polished and informative graphics with ggplot2, ggvis, and plotly. Enhance plots with interactive and animated elements to tell a compelling story. Develop expertise in creating three-dimensional and multivariate visualizations. Design custom interactive dashboards using the power of Shiny. Author(s) None Bianchi Lanzetta is an expert in data visualization and programming, bringing years of experience in using R for applications in data analysis and graphics. With a background in software development, data science, and teaching, the author shares practical insights and clear instructions. Lanzetta's approachable and methodical writing style makes even complex topics accessible. Who is it for? This book is perfect for data professionals, analysts, and scientists who know the basics of R and want to enhance their ability to communicate findings visually. Even if you are a beginner with some exposure to R's ggplot2 package or similar, you'll find the recipes approachable and methodical. The book is ideal for readers who want practical, directly applicable techniques. Whether you're looking to augment your reporting abilities or explore advanced data visualization, you'll gain valuable skills.

Functional Data Structures in R: Advanced Statistical Programming in R

Get an introduction to functional data structures using R and write more effective code and gain performance for your programs. This book teaches you workarounds because data in functional languages is not mutable: for example you’ll learn how to change variable-value bindings by modifying environments, which can be exploited to emulate pointers and implement traditional data structures. You’ll also see how, by abandoning traditional data structures, you can manipulate structures by building new versions rather than modifying them. You’ll discover how these so-called functional data structures are different from the traditional data structures you might know, but are worth understanding to do serious algorithmic programming in a functional language such as R. By the end of Functional Data Structures in R, you’ll understand the choices to make in order to most effectively work with data structures when you cannot modify the data itself. These techniques are especially applicable for algorithmic development important in big data, finance, and other data science applications. What You'll Learn Carry out algorithmic programming in R Use abstract data structures Work with both immutable and persistent data Emulate pointers and implement traditional data structures in R Build new versions of traditional data structures that are known Who This Book Is For Experienced or advanced programmers with at least a comfort level with R. Some experience with data structures recommended.

R Data Analysis Projects

Step into the world of advanced data analysis with 'R Data Analysis Projects.' In this hands-on guide, you will learn to build efficient analytics systems and pipelines using R for practical applications in finance, social media, and more. By following real-world projects, you'll enhance your data analysis skills, from implementing recommender systems to performing time-series modeling. What this Book will help me do Develop end-to-end data analysis and visualization solutions using R. Create scalable predictive analytics systems with actionable insights. Leverage RShiny to build interactive dashboards for effective communication. Master popular R packages like dplyr, ggplot2, and recommenderlab. Tackle real-world data challenges in varied domains such as finance and social networks. Author(s) Gopi Subramanian is an experienced data scientist and educator with an extensive background in statistical modeling and analytics. With years of hands-on practice and teaching, Gopi specializes in making complex concepts accessible through practical examples. His passion for R programming and real-world applications shines in his approachable style, making learning empowering and engaging. Who is it for? This book is designed for readers with a foundational understanding of R and data analysis, aiming to advance their skills to a professional level. Ideal for data analysts, R programmers, and aspiring data scientists seeking practical experience in building analytics systems. Whether you're transitioning to or deepening your expertise in R, this guide offers actionable knowledge to enhance your projects.

Python for R Users

The definitive guide for statisticians and data scientists who understand the advantages of becoming proficient in both R and Python The first book of its kind, Python for R Users: A Data Science Approach makes it easy for R programmers to code in Python and Python users to program in R. Short on theory and long on actionable analytics, it provides readers with a detailed comparative introduction and overview of both languages and features concise tutorials with command-by-command translations—complete with sample code—of R to Python and Python to R. Following an introduction to both languages, the author cuts to the chase with step-by-step coverage of the full range of pertinent programming features and functions, including data input, data inspection/data quality, data analysis, and data visualization. Statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining—including supervised and unsupervised data mining methods—are treated in detail, as are time series forecasting, text mining, and natural language processing. • Features a quick-learning format with concise tutorials and actionable analytics • Provides command-by-command translations of R to Python and vice versa • Incorporates Python and R code throughout to make it easier for readers to compare and contrast features in both languages • Offers numerous comparative examples and applications in both programming languages • Designed for use for practitioners and students that know one language and want to learn the other • Supplies slides useful for teaching and learning either software on a companion website Python for R Users: A Data Science Approach is a valuable working resource for computer scientists and data scientists that know R and would like to learn Python or are familiar with Python and want to learn R. It also functions as textbook for students of computer science and statistics. A. Ohri is the founder of Decisionstats.com and currently works as a senior data scientist. He has advised multiple startups in analytics off-shoring, analytics services, and analytics education, as well as using social media to enhance buzz for analytics products. Mr. Ohri's research interests include spreading open source analytics, analyzing social media manipulation with mechanism design, simpler interfaces for cloud computing, investigating climate change and knowledge flows. His other books include R for Business Analytics and R for Cloud Computing.

Machine Learning with R Cookbook - Second Edition

Machine Learning with R Cookbook, Second Edition, is your hands-on guide to applying machine learning principles using R. Through simple, actionable examples and detailed step-by-step recipes, this book will help you build predictive models, analyze data, and derive actionable insights. Explore core topics in data science, including regression, classification, clustering, and more. What this Book will help me do Apply the Apriori algorithm for association analysis to uncover relationships in transaction datasets. Effectively visualize data patterns and associations using a variety of plots and graphing methods. Master the application of regression techniques to address predictive modeling challenges. Leverage the power of R and Hadoop for performing big data machine learning efficiently. Conduct advanced analyses such as survival analysis and improve machine learning model performance. Author(s) Yu-Wei, Chiu (David Chiu), the author, is an experienced data scientist and R programmer who specializes in applying data science and machine learning principles to solve real-world problems. David's pragmatic and comprehensive teaching style provides readers with deep insights and practical methodologies for using R effectively in their projects. His passion for data science and expertise in R and big data make this book a reliable resource for learners. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data scientists, analysts, and professionals working with machine learning and R. It caters to intermediate users who are versed in the basics of R and want to deepen their skills. If you aim to become the go-to expert for machine learning challenges and enhance your efficiency and capability in machine learning projects, this book is for you.

Modern R Programming Cookbook

'Modern R Programming Cookbook' provides an array of practical recipes designed to enhance your R programming skills for statistical, data science, and graphical applications. With this book, you will deepen your understanding of R's syntax and semantics and be able to solve real-world problems using R effectively. What this Book will help me do Understand and configure R's development environment, including IDE setup and library management. Master R's core data structures and best practices for efficient data manipulation. Design and implement custom R functions, handling errors and utilizing recursion effectively. Streamline data processing tasks using modern R packages like dplyr for structured workflows. Efficiently process text and interact with databases to tackle a variety of data science projects. Author(s) Jaynal Abedin is an experienced data scientist and R programmer with a strong background in statistical modeling and data analysis. Over his career, Jaynal has worked on numerous data-intensive projects, helping individuals and organizations transform data insights into actionable strategies. He brings a clear and hands-on approach to teaching and writes with the goal of empowering readers to tackle complex problems using R. Who is it for? This book is perfect for developers looking to enhance their R programming expertise, particularly if they already have a basic understanding of R's fundamentals. Whether you're working in data science, statistics, or software development, this book provides actionable strategies for leveraging R's capabilities. If you're exploring advanced R programming or aiming to upskill in data applications, this book is an excellent resource.

R Data Analysis Cookbook, Second Edition - Second Edition

R Data Analysis Cookbook, Second Edition, is your companion for mastering various data analysis techniques using R. Combining powerful R libraries like ggplot2, this book guides you through tasks such as data mining, visualization, and even advanced concepts like time series analysis. Whether you're cleaning and formatting data or generating actionable insights, this book offers hands-on recipes to upskill efficiently. What this Book will help me do Learn how to acquire, prepare, and visualize datasets using popular R libraries. Master exploratory data analysis concepts to discover insights in any data. Get introduced to machine learning algorithms in R such as regression and classification. Develop advanced skills like social network analysis, recommendation systems, and geospatial analysis. Learn to generate dynamic reports and interactive dashboards using tools like Shiny. Author(s) Kuntal Ganguly and Viswa Viswanathan bring a wealth of experience in data science, analytics, and R programming to this book. Their passion for teaching complex topics with clarity and practical insight shines throughout. The co-authors incorporate years of technical expertise to guide readers step-by-step in solving real-world data analysis challenges. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data scientists, analysts, or enthusiasts taking their first or next steps with R. It caters to professionals with a beginner or intermediate understanding of statistics and programming who are seeking practical examples and solutions to complex data tasks. If you want actionable knowledge to address real-world analytics challenges, this book is for you.

Statistical Application Development with R and Python - Second Edition

This book, 'Statistical Application Development with R and Python', is your gateway to mastering statistical analysis and applying it effectively in real-world contexts. Through integrated R and Python code, you'll learn how to utilize data processing, explore advanced statistical models like regression and CART, and develop applications that solve complex analytical challenges. What this Book will help me do Fully understand data visualization and exploratory analysis methods to uncover insights from datasets. Master techniques such as regression models, clustering, and classification to enhance your analytical toolkit. Gain proficiency in R and Python for data processing and statistical modeling tasks. Apply CART and other machine learning tools to tackle nonlinear data challenges effectively. Equip yourself with a comprehensive approach to data exploration and decision-making for impactful results. Author(s) The author(s) of this book bring extensive experience in statistical analysis, computational modeling, and the use of R and Python for data science. They are professionals and educators passionate about making statistics accessible and practical. Their engaging writing style ensures readers not only understand but also enjoy the journey of learning statistics. Who is it for? This book is perfect for aspiring data scientists or professionals wanting to deepen their understanding of statistical analysis. Whether you're new to R or Python or looking to integrate both into your workflow, this guide provides comprehensive knowledge and practical techniques. It's suitable for beginners with no prior experience as well as seasoned users seeking to enhance their data processing and modeling skills.

Advanced Analytics with R and Tableau

In "Advanced Analytics with R and Tableau," you will learn how to combine the statistical computing power of R with the excellent data visualization capabilities of Tableau to perform advanced analysis and present your findings effectively. This book guides you through practical examples to understand topics such as classification, clustering, and predictive analytics while creating compelling visual dashboards. What this Book will help me do Integrate advanced statistical computations in R with Tableau's visual analysis for comprehensive analytics. Master making R function calls from Tableau through practical applications such as RServe integration. Develop predictive and classification models in R, visualized wonderfully in Tableau dashboards. Understand clustering and unsupervised learning concepts, applied to real-world datasets for business insights. Leverage the combination of Tableau and R for making impactful, data-driven decisions in your organization. Author(s) Ruben Oliva Ramos, Jen Stirrup, and Roberto Rösler are accomplished professionals with extensive experience in data science and analytics. Their combined expertise brings practical insights into combining R and Tableau for advanced analytics. Advocates for hands-on learning, they emphasize clarity and actionable knowledge in their writing. Who is it for? "Advanced Analytics with R and Tableau" is ideal for business analysts, data scientists, and Tableau professionals eager to expand their capabilities into advanced analytics. Readers should be familiar with Tableau and have basic knowledge of R, though the book starts with accessible examples. If you're looking to enhance your analytics with R's statistical power seamlessly integrated into Tableau, this book is for you.

Mastering Predictive Analytics with R, Second Edition - Second Edition

This comprehensive guide dives into predictive analytics with R, exploring the powerful functionality and vast ecosystem of packages available in this programming language. By studying this book, you will gain mastery over predictive modeling techniques and learn how to apply machine learning to real-world problems efficiently and effectively. What this Book will help me do Develop proficiency in predictive modeling processes, from data preparation to model evaluation. Gain hands-on experience with R's diverse packages for machine learning. Understand the theoretical foundations and practical applications of various predictive models. Learn advanced techniques such as deep learning implementations of word embeddings and recurrent neural networks. Acquire the ability to handle large datasets using R for scalable predictive analytics workflows. Author(s) James D. Miller and Rui Miguel Forte are experts in data science and predictive analytics with decades of combined experience in the field. They bring practical insights from their work in both academia and industry. Their clear and engaging writing style aims at making complex concepts accessible to readers by integrating theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. Who is it for? This book is ideal for budding data scientists, predictive modelers, or quantitative analysts with some basic knowledge of R and statistics. Advanced learners aiming to refine their expertise in predictive analytics and those wishing to explore the functionality of R for applied machine learning will also greatly benefit from this resource. The book is suitable for professionals and enthusiasts keen to expand their understanding of predictive modeling and learn advanced techniques.

Dynamic Documents with R and knitr, 2nd Edition

Suitable for both beginners and advanced users, this popular book makes writing statistical reports easier by integrating computing directly with reporting. Reports range from homework, projects, exams, books, blogs, and web pages to virtually any documents related to statistical graphics, computing, and data analysis. This edition includes a new chapter on R Markdown v2, changes that reflect improvements in the knitr package, and several new sections. Demos and other information about the package are available on the author’s website.

Text Mining with R

Much of the data available today is unstructured and text-heavy, making it challenging for analysts to apply their usual data wrangling and visualization tools. With this practical book, you’ll explore text-mining techniques with tidytext, a package that authors Julia Silge and David Robinson developed using the tidy principles behind R packages like ggraph and dplyr. You’ll learn how tidytext and other tidy tools in R can make text analysis easier and more effective. The authors demonstrate how treating text as data frames enables you to manipulate, summarize, and visualize characteristics of text. You’ll also learn how to integrate natural language processing (NLP) into effective workflows. Practical code examples and data explorations will help you generate real insights from literature, news, and social media. Learn how to apply the tidy text format to NLP Use sentiment analysis to mine the emotional content of text Identify a document’s most important terms with frequency measurements Explore relationships and connections between words with the ggraph and widyr packages Convert back and forth between R’s tidy and non-tidy text formats Use topic modeling to classify document collections into natural groups Examine case studies that compare Twitter archives, dig into NASA metadata, and analyze thousands of Usenet messages

Advanced Object-Oriented Programming in R: Statistical Programming for Data Science, Analysis and Finance

Learn how to write object-oriented programs in R and how to construct classes and class hierarchies in the three object-oriented systems available in R. This book gives an introduction to object-oriented programming in the R programming language and shows you how to use and apply R in an object-oriented manner. You will then be able to use this powerful programming style in your own statistical programming projects to write flexible and extendable software. After reading Advanced Object-Oriented Programming in R, you'll come away with a practical project that you can reuse in your own analytics coding endeavors. You'll then be able to visualize your data as objects that have state and then manipulate those objects with polymorphic or generic methods. Your projects will benefit from the high degree of flexibility provided by polymorphism, where the choice of concrete method to execute depends on the type of data being manipulated. What You'll Learn Define and use classes and generic functions using R Work with the R class hierarchies Benefit from implementation reuse Handle operator overloading Apply the S4 and R6 classes Who This Book Is For Experienced programmers and for those with at least some prior experience with R programming language.

R: Mining Spatial, Text, Web, and Social Media Data

Create data mining algorithms About This Book Develop a strong strategy to solve predictive modeling problems using the most popular data mining algorithms Real-world case studies will take you from novice to intermediate to apply data mining techniques Deploy cutting-edge sentiment analysis techniques to real-world social media data using R Who This Book Is For This Learning Path is for R developers who are looking to making a career in data analysis or data mining. Those who come across data mining problems of different complexities from web, text, numerical, political, and social media domains will find all information in this single learning path. What You Will Learn Discover how to manipulate data in R Get to know top classification algorithms written in R Explore solutions written in R based on R Hadoop projects Apply data management skills in handling large data sets Acquire knowledge about neural network concepts and their applications in data mining Create predictive models for classification, prediction, and recommendation Use various libraries on R CRAN for data mining Discover more about data potential, the pitfalls, and inferencial gotchas Gain an insight into the concepts of supervised and unsupervised learning Delve into exploratory data analysis Understand the minute details of sentiment analysis In Detail Data mining is the first step to understanding data and making sense of heaps of data. Properly mined data forms the basis of all data analysis and computing performed on it. This learning path will take you from the very basics of data mining to advanced data mining techniques, and will end up with a specialized branch of data mining—social media mining. You will learn how to manipulate data with R using code snippets and how to mine frequent patterns, association, and correlation while working with R programs. You will discover how to write code for various predication models, stream data, and time-series data. You will also be introduced to solutions written in R based on R Hadoop projects. Now that you are comfortable with data mining with R, you will move on to implementing your knowledge with the help of end-to-end data mining projects. You will learn how to apply different mining concepts to various statistical and data applications in a wide range of fields. At this stage, you will be able to complete complex data mining cases and handle any issues you might encounter during projects. After this, you will gain hands-on experience of generating insights from social media data. You will get detailed instructions on how to obtain, process, and analyze a variety of socially-generated data while providing a theoretical background to accurately interpret your findings. You will be shown R code and examples of data that can be used as a springboard as you get the chance to undertake your own analyses of business, social, or political data. This Learning Path combines some of the best that Packt has to offer in one complete, curated package. It includes content from the following Packt products: Learning Data Mining with R by Bater Makhabel R Data Mining Blueprints by Pradeepta Mishra Social Media Mining with R by Nathan Danneman and Richard Heimann Style and approach A complete package with which will take you from the basics of data mining to advanced data mining techniques, and will end up with a specialized branch of data mining—social media mining. Downloading the example code for this book. You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and register to have the code file.

R for Everyone: Advanced Analytics and Graphics, 2nd Edition

Statistical Computation for Programmers, Scientists, Quants, Excel Users, and Other Professionals Using the open source R language, you can build powerful statistical models to answer many of your most challenging questions. R has traditionally been difficult for non-statisticians to learn, and most R books assume far too much knowledge to be of help. is the solution. R for Everyone, Second Edition, Drawing on his unsurpassed experience teaching new users, professional data scientist Jared P. Lander has written the perfect tutorial for anyone new to statistical programming and modeling. Organized to make learning easy and intuitive, this guide focuses on the 20 percent of R functionality you'll need to accomplish 80 percent of modern data tasks. Lander's self-contained chapters start with the absolute basics, offering extensive hands-on practice and sample code. You'll download and install R; navigate and use the R environment; master basic program control, data import, manipulation, and visualization; and walk through several essential tests. Then, building on this foundation, you'll construct several complete models, both linear and nonlinear, and use some data mining techniques. After all this you'll make your code reproducible with LaTeX, RMarkdown, and Shiny. By the time you're done, you won't just know how to write R programs, you'll be ready to tackle the statistical problems you care about most. Coverage includes Explore R, RStudio, and R packages Use R for math: variable types, vectors, calling functions, and more Exploit data structures, including data.frames, matrices, and lists Read many different types of data Create attractive, intuitive statistical graphics Write user-defined functions Control program flow with if, ifelse, and complex checks Improve program efficiency with group manipulations Combine and reshape multiple datasets Manipulate strings using R's facilities and regular expressions Create normal, binomial, and Poisson probability distributions Build linear, generalized linear, and nonlinear models Program basic statistics: mean, standard deviation, and t-tests Train machine learning models Assess the quality of models and variable selection Prevent overfitting and perform variable selection, using the Elastic Net and Bayesian methods Analyze univariate and multivariate time series data Group data via K-means and hierarchical clustering Prepare reports, slideshows, and web pages with knitr Display interactive data with RMarkdown and htmlwidgets Implement dashboards with Shiny Build reusable R packages with devtools and Rcpp

Metaprogramming in R: Advanced Statistical Programming for Data Science, Analysis and Finance

Learn how to manipulate functions and expressions to modify how the R language interprets itself. This book is an introduction to metaprogramming in the R language, so you will write programs to manipulate other programs. Metaprogramming in R shows you how to treat code as data that you can generate, analyze, or modify. R is a very high-level language where all operations are functions and all functions are data that can be manipulated. This book shows you how to leverage R's natural flexibility in how function calls and expressions are evaluated, to create small domain-specific languages to extend R within the R language itself. What You'll Learn Find out about the anatomy of a function in R Look inside a function call Work with R expressions and environments Manipulate expressions in R Use substitutions Who This Book Is For Those with at least some experience with R and certainly for those with experience in other programming languages

Learning Social Media Analytics with R

Explore the intricacies of using R for social media analytics with 'Learning Social Media Analytics with R'. This comprehensive guide introduces readers to tools and techniques to extract, analyze, and visualize data from popular platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Gain insights into advanced methods such as sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and social network analysis. What this Book will help me do Master the art of leveraging R to retrieve, process, and clean data from major social media platforms. Use actionable insights from sentiment analysis and topic modeling to improve decision-making processes. Develop an understanding of social network structures by analyzing community connections and user interactions. Create impactful data visualizations that showcase trends and insights effectively using the R ecosystem. Integrate advanced R packages such as ggplot2, dplyr, and caret to streamline data analysis workflows. Author(s) The authors of this book, None Sarkar, Karthik Ganapathy, Raghav Bali, and None Sharma, are experts in data science and R programming with extensive experience in the industry. They bring a passion for teaching and a clear, step-by-step methodology to help learners grasp complex concepts. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data scientists, analysts, IT professionals, and social media marketers who aim to gain actionable insights from social data. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with R, this book is highly approachable and beneficial. Readers will find practical examples and comprehensive tutorials tailored for their level of expertise.

Mastering Machine Learning with R - Second Edition

Dive into the world of advanced machine learning techniques with "Mastering Machine Learning with R, Second Edition." This comprehensive guide equips you with the skills to implement sophisticated algorithms and create powerful prediction models using R 3.x. You will explore topics such as supervised and unsupervised learning, decision trees, ensemble methods, and deep learning. What this Book will help me do Implement machine learning workflows using a variety of R packages like XGBOOST. Effectively use linear and logistic regression for statistical analysis and pattern recognition. Develop skills in advanced methods such as support vector machines and neural networks. Learn actionable techniques to create recommendation engines and perform text mining. Gain hands-on experience running R-based machine learning analyses on cloud platforms. Author(s) None Lesmeister, a seasoned data scientist, combines extensive hands-on experience and a passion for teaching to deliver technical concepts in a practical, engaging manner. With a strong background in statistical analysis and machine learning, they are dedicated to providing readers with actionable knowledge and step-by-step guidance. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data scientists, analysts, and machine learning practitioners aiming to deepen their expertise in R. Readers should have a fundamental understanding of machine learning concepts and a basic knowledge of R programming. If you're looking to master advanced learning methods and apply them effectively, this book is tailored for you.

R: Predictive Analysis

Master the art of predictive modeling About This Book Load, wrangle, and analyze your data using the world's most powerful statistical programming language Familiarize yourself with the most common data mining tools of R, such as k-means, hierarchical regression, linear regression, Naïve Bayes, decision trees, text mining and so on. We emphasize important concepts, such as the bias-variance trade-off and over-fitting, which are pervasive in predictive modeling Who This Book Is For If you work with data and want to become an expert in predictive analysis and modeling, then this Learning Path will serve you well. It is intended for budding and seasoned practitioners of predictive modeling alike. You should have basic knowledge of the use of R, although it’s not necessary to put this Learning Path to great use. What You Will Learn Get to know the basics of R’s syntax and major data structures Write functions, load data, and install packages Use different data sources in R and know how to interface with databases, and request and load JSON and XML Identify the challenges and apply your knowledge about data analysis in R to imperfect real-world data Predict the future with reasonably simple algorithms Understand key data visualization and predictive analytic skills using R Understand the language of models and the predictive modeling process In Detail Predictive analytics is a field that uses data to build models that predict a future outcome of interest. It can be applied to a range of business strategies and has been a key player in search advertising and recommendation engines. The power and domain-specificity of R allows the user to express complex analytics easily, quickly, and succinctly. R offers a free and open source environment that is perfect for both learning and deploying predictive modeling solutions in the real world. This Learning Path will provide you with all the steps you need to master the art of predictive modeling with R. We start with an introduction to data analysis with R, and then gradually you’ll get your feet wet with predictive modeling. You will get to grips with the fundamentals of applied statistics and build on this knowledge to perform sophisticated and powerful analytics. You will be able to solve the difficulties relating to performing data analysis in practice and find solutions to working with “messy data”, large data, communicating results, and facilitating reproducibility. You will then perform key predictive analytics tasks using R, such as train and test predictive models for classification and regression tasks, score new data sets and so on. By the end of this Learning Path, you will have explored and tested the most popular modeling techniques in use on real-world data sets and mastered a diverse range of techniques in predictive analytics. This Learning Path combines some of the best that Packt has to offer in one complete, curated package. It includes content from the following Packt products: Data Analysis with R, Tony Fischetti Learning Predictive Analytics with R, Eric Mayor Mastering Predictive Analytics with R, Rui Miguel Forte Style and approach Learn data analysis using engaging examples and fun exercises, and with a gentle and friendly but comprehensive "learn-by-doing" approach. This is a practical course, which analyzes compelling data about life, health, and death with the help of tutorials. It offers you a useful way of interpreting the data that’s specific to this course, but that can also be applied to any other data. This course is designed to be both a guide and a reference for moving beyond the basics of predictive modeling. Downloading the example code for this book. You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and register to have the code file.

Statistical Analysis with R For Dummies

Understanding the world of R programming and analysis has never been easier Most guides to R, whether books or online, focus on R functions and procedures. But now, thanks to Statistical Analysis with R For Dummies, you have access to a trusted, easy-to-follow guide that focuses on the foundational statistical concepts that R addresses—as well as step-by-step guidance that shows you exactly how to implement them using R programming. People are becoming more aware of R every day as major institutions are adopting it as a standard. Part of its appeal is that it's a free tool that's taking the place of costly statistical software packages that sometimes take an inordinate amount of time to learn. Plus, R enables a user to carry out complex statistical analyses by simply entering a few commands, making sophisticated analyses available and understandable to a wide audience. Statistical Analysis with R For Dummies enables you to perform these analyses and to fully understand their implications and results. Gets you up to speed on the #1 analytics/data science software tool Demonstrates how to easily find, download, and use cutting-edge community-reviewed methods in statistics and predictive modeling Shows you how R offers intel from leading researchers in data science, free of charge Provides information on using R Studio to work with R Get ready to use R to crunch and analyze your data—the fast and easy way!