ABSTRACT
R is a language for statistical computing and graphics. The R environment provides a multitude of built-in functions in the “base” package, many of which are commonly required for elementary data analysis (e.g., linear modeling, graph plotting, basic statistics). However, the beauty of R lies in its almost infinite expandability and versatility. Approximately 2,500 (and counting) packages have been developed for R by the active R community. These packages serve to augment R’s natural capabilities in data analysis and often focus on developments in various scientific fields, as well as techniques used in highly specialized data analyses.
