Hands On Training

Applying Functions in R

Pluralsight

Course Features

Duration

71 minutes

Delivery Method

Online

Available on

Downloadable Courses

Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Level

Advanced

Teaching Type

Self Paced

Video Content

71 minutes

Course Description

R's unique functional approach to programming makes it powerful and distinctive. This course, Applying Functions to R, will teach you the basics of functional programming in R. You will first understand the operation of apply functions. Then, you'll discover why functional programming is superior to R's for loops. Finally, you'll explore the many functions that can be used in various situations. You will be able to use the apply family functions without the need for a for loop when you're done with this course.

Course Overview

International Faculty

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Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Case Studies, Captstone Projects

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

You will learn foundational knowledge of functional programming in R

First, you will understand how the apply functions work

Next, you will discover why the functional approach is far superior to for loops in R

Finally, you will explore a multitude of functions that apply in different use cases

When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of using the apply family of functions needed to write clear and concise code without a for loop

Course Content

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Module 1: Understanding Functional Programming and Apply

Module 2: Adding Anonymous Functions to Apply

Module 3: Using Common Apply Functions

Module 4: Using and Understanding Which Function to Use

Course Instructors

Chase DeHan

Instructor

Chase is currently Lead Data Scientist at Tesorio and formerly was an Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate. He holds a BS, MS, and PhD, all in Econ...