In the last article we learnt about downloading, installing and getting started with R. We will now learn about R packages, using the help system and managing your workspace. Packages in R The base R or the core R installation contains a plethora of functionality relating to common statistical analysis and visualization of data. These functions… Continue reading Getting Started with R: Packages, Help & Workspace (Part 2)
Getting Started with R: Installing and Running R (Part 1)
Congratulations for getting started with R! If you are reading this sentence you have probably made up your mind to harness the power of R. This article prepares you for take-off in your flight with R, it provides a gentle introduction to R and how to go about setting it up on your computer. While… Continue reading Getting Started with R: Installing and Running R (Part 1)
Floating-Point in Java: Representation, Comparison, Equality & A Few Shockers
Floating-point in Java, as in any other modern day programming language, is a complex subject. The versatility, power and the complexity of floating-point numbers is cloaked in innocent looking, simple digits. To harness the real power of floating-point numbers and to use them correctly in Java, it is essential to understand how they are represented… Continue reading Floating-Point in Java: Representation, Comparison, Equality & A Few Shockers