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R Get Started

Getting started with R involves installing the R programming language and an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) like RStudio. This guide will walk you through the installation process on both Windows and Ubuntu.

Key Topics

1. Installation on Windows

To install R on Windows:

  1. Visit the CRAN website: https://cran.r-project.org/.
  2. Click on the 'Download R for Windows' link and select the base version.
  3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. Once the installation is complete, you can open R from the Start menu.

2. Installation on Ubuntu

To install R on Ubuntu:

  1. Open a terminal window.
  2. Update your package list: sudo apt update
  3. Install R: sudo apt install r-base
  4. Verify the installation: R --version

3. Setting Up RStudio

RStudio is a popular IDE for R, providing a user-friendly interface:

  1. Download RStudio from: https://www.rstudio.com/.
  2. Choose the free version (RStudio Desktop) and select the appropriate installer for your operating system.
  3. Run the installer and follow the instructions.
  4. Open RStudio and ensure that R is properly integrated.

Key Takeaways

  • R needs to be installed before using RStudio.
  • Windows and Ubuntu have different steps for installing R.
  • RStudio provides a powerful interface for writing and running R code.
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