Exploring Everyday Things with R and Ruby

Discover the world around you through programming



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Price$18.63 - $25.99
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AuthorSau Sheong Chang
PublisherO'Reilly Media
Published2012
Pages252
LanguageEnglish
FormatPaper book / ebook (PDF)
ISBN-101449315151
ISBN-139781449315153
EBook Hardcover Paperback

If you're curious about how things work, this fun and intriguing guide will help you find real answers to everyday problems. By using fundamental math and doing simple programming with the Ruby and R languages, you'll learn how to model a problem and work toward a solution.

All you need is a basic understanding of programming. After a quick introduction to Ruby and R, you'll explore a wide range of questions by learning how to assemble, process, simulate, and analyze the available data. You'll learn to see everyday things in a different perspective through simple programs and common sense logic. Once you finish this book, you can begin your own journey of exploration and discovery.




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