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Importing Formatted Text Files: R Playbook

R is a widely used programming language for statistical computing. This course will teach you the fundamentals of understanding how to import formatted text files within R.

Beginner
1h 16m
(7)

Created by Justin Flett

Last Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Importing Formatted Text Files: R Playbook

R is a widely used programming language for statistical computing. This course will teach you the fundamentals of understanding how to import formatted text files within R.

Beginner
1h 16m
(7)

Created by Justin Flett

Last Updated Mar 31, 2025

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R is a widely used programming language for statistical computing. In this course, you will learn foundational knowledge importing formatted text files R. First, you will learn the basics of importing text files using default R functions. Next, you will learn how to import CSV and tab delimited files. You will learn how to import JSON files using the rjson package. Finally, you will learn how to import XML files within R. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of importing some of the most commonly used data files into R.

Importing Formatted Text Files: R Playbook
Beginner
1h 16m
(7)
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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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