R for Data Science (R4DS)
Overview
R for Data Science (R4DS) is a comprehensive, freely available book by Hadley Wickham and Garrett Grolemund that teaches data science using R and the tidyverse collection of packages. It’s an essential resource for learning modern data analysis workflows in R.
Key Features
- Free Online Book: Complete text available at r4ds.had.co.nz
- Tidyverse Focus: Learn modern R using tidyverse packages
- Hands-On Examples: Practical code examples throughout
- Complete Workflow: Covers import, tidy, transform, visualize, and model
- Community: Active online learning community and resources
- Updated Content: Regular updates with new editions
Use Cases in Research
- Learning R programming for data analysis
- Mastering data wrangling and transformation
- Creating publication-quality visualizations with ggplot2
- Understanding tidy data principles
- Building reproducible analysis workflows
- Teaching data science concepts to students
Getting Started
Visit r4ds.had.co.nz to read the book online for free, or purchase a physical copy.