The Basics of S-PLUS |
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| Author:
| Krause, Andreas
Olson, Melvin |
| Series title: | Statistics and Computing Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-387-26109-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2005 |
| Publisher: | Springer New York
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| Imprint: | Springer |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $109.99 |
Book Description:
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In its revised Fourth Edition, this book teaches the basics of S-PLUS Version 7.0 for people with little computing or statistical knowledge. More focused than user manuals, it demonstrates the important concepts of S-PLUS and R, its companion in implementing the S language. The authors offer a guided tour of interactive computing, data exploration, and statistical analysis, explaining how to approach data sets and teaching the corresponding S-PLUS commands. A collection of exercises,...
More DescriptionIn its revised Fourth Edition, this book teaches the basics of S-PLUS Version 7.0 for people with little computing or statistical knowledge. More focused than user manuals, it demonstrates the important concepts of S-PLUS and R, its companion in implementing the S language. The authors offer a guided tour of interactive computing, data exploration, and statistical analysis, explaining how to approach data sets and teaching the corresponding S-PLUS commands. A collection of exercises, fully worked with ready-to-use code, summarizes each chapter. The book includes tips for efficient use of S-PLUS, including how to set up a good working environment and how to integrate S-PLUS with office products.