Conditional Statements in R

This module looks at conditional statements in R, such as for loops, and how to repeat functions.   

Learning Objectives 

The objectives of this module are to provide you with an understanding of: 

• When to use a for loop in R 
• How to nest a for loop  
• Built-in functions being vectorized
• How to apply functions
• How to use the family of apply functions  

Intended Audience 

Aimed at anyone who wishes to learn the R programming language.

Pre-requisites 

No prior knowledge of R is assumed. You should already be familiar with basic programming concepts such as variables, scope, and functions. Experience of another scripting language such as Python or Perl would be an advantage. An understanding of mathematical concepts would be beneficial.

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