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Creating and Using R Functions

  • Number of Courses4 courses
  • Duration5 hours
  • Skill IQ available Skill IQ

Creating and using functions in R, a programming language widely used for statistical computing and graphics, involves a series of steps that allow you to encapsulate a sequence of operations or computations into a single reusable entity. This learning path will teach you what you need to know to get started with creating and using R functions.

Courses in this path

Creating and Using R Functions

The following courses will teach you how to create and use R functions.

Applying R Built-in Functions

  • by Chase DeHan
  • 1h 23m Duration

Creating a Custom Function in R

  • by Justin Flett
  • 1h 32m Duration

Understanding R Function Scoping and Closures

  • by Justin Flett
  • 1h 12m Duration

Creating Nested and Special-purpose Functions in R

  • by Justin Flett
  • 55m Duration

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Chase DeHan
Chase DeHan
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 Economics, from the University of Utah. Prior to graduate school, Chase served two combat tours to Iraq with the US Marine Corps and competed in the 2010 Winter Olympic Trials in Bobsled. Chase is passionate about building automated machine learning systems and is a regular speaker at academic and pra... more
Justin Flett
Justin Flett
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 adva... more

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