You have unexpectedly been thrust into the role of lead strategist for the kingdom. After you install your predecessor's mysterious data analysis tool, you will begin to explore its fundamental elements. Next, you will use R to import and organize your data. Then, you will use functions and statistical analyses to arrive at potential courses of action. Subsequently, you will design your own functions to assess the practical impacts of your predictions. Lastly, you will focus on communicating your results through the use of charts, plots, graphs, and custom built visualizations. The fate of the kingdom is in your hands. Your rapid development as a master R strategist is the key to future success.
Chapter 1, Uncovering the Strategist's Data Analysis Tool, serves as an introduction to the R Project. We will explore the benefits of using R and the topics covered in this book.
Chapter 2, Preparing R for Battle, includes a step-by-step guide to downloading and installing R. We will also launch R and execute our first commands.
Chapter 3, Exploring the Mysterious Data Analysis Tool, is an introduction to the R interface and programming language. In this chapter, we will use R to solve a complex puzzle.
Chapter 4, Collecting and Organizing Information, covers how to import data into R and manipulate it using variables. We will also learn how manage the R workspace.
Chapter 5, Assessing the Situation, focuses on evaluating our data and using it to generate predictive models. We will also consider the statistical and practical significance of our analyses.
Chapter 6, Planning the Attack, involves using our data models to predict potential outcomes and assess their logistical viability. Along the way, we will learn to build our own custom functions.
Chapter 7, Organizing the Battle Plans, revisits the task of planning and organizing a complete data analysis, such that it can be effectively communicated to others. Throughout this process, we will apply the common steps to all R analyses.
Chapter 8, Briefing the Emperor, is a first look at R's graphical capabilities. We will make customizable charts, graphs, and plots that can be exported for use outside of R.
Chapter 9, Briefing the Generals, examines the in-depth customization options available to several types of charts, graphs, and plots. We will also build our own custom graphics from scratch.
Chapter 10, Becoming a Master Strategist, describes the resources that are available to you beyond the contents of this book for further expanding your knowledge of R.