Creating a Custom Function in R

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Justin Flett

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1 - Course Overview

01 - Course Overview.mp4

01:40

2 - Introduction to Functions

02 - Introduction.mp4

00:48

03 - Understanding Functions.mp4

03:37

04 - Implementing a Simple Function.mp4

03:48

05 - Understanding Function Return Values.mp4

04:19

06 - Implementing Function Return Values.mp4

07:02

07 - Summary.mp4

01:11

3 - Implementing Function Calls

08 - Introduction.mp4

00:50

09 - Calling a Function in the Same Script.mp4

03:04

10 - Calling a Function from a Different Script.mp4

04:02

11 - Summary.mp4

01:09

4 - Function Arguments

12 - Introduction.mp4

00:51

13 - Understanding Argument Matching.mp4

05:11

14 - Implementing Argument Matching.mp4

05:24

15 - Understanding Missing Arguments.mp4

03:54

16 - Implementing Missing Arguments.mp4

03:27

17 - Summary.mp4

01:15

5 - Passing Different Data Structures as Arguments

18 - Introduction.mp4

00:42

19 - Understanding Data Types and Data Structures.mp4

04:03

20 - Passing Scalars, Vectors, Matrices, and Data Frames.mp4

05:42

21 - Passing Functions as Arguments.mp4

04:41

22 - Passing a List of Arguments.mp4

01:58

23 - Summary.mp4

01:01

6 - Understanding and Implementing Lazy Evaluation

24 - Introduction.mp4

01:05

25 - Understanding and Implementing Lazy Evaluation.mp4

03:58

26 - Understanding and Implementing Scoping.mp4

09:20

27 - Lazy Evaluation with IF and WHILE Conditions.mp4

05:07

28 - Further Learning and Next Steps.mp4

01:56

29 - Summary.mp4

01:41

Description

R is a widely used programming language for statistical computing and graphics. This course will teach you the fundamentals of understanding, using and creating your very own custom functions within R.

What You'll Learn?

R is a widely used programming language for statistical computing and graphics. In this course, you will learn foundational knowledge of creating your very own custom functions within R. First, you will learn the basics of using and creating simple functions. Next, you will learn how to handle function arguments and how to pass various data structures as arguments to a function. Finally, you will explore lazy evaluation and scoping within R. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of R functions needed to create your very own custom functions.

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Justin Flett

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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 advanced product development solutions.

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