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# 2 R Basics

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This week we will discuss the fundamental concepts of programming, such as variables, assignment and object types with application to R. In addition, we will start using some built-in functions.

## Required Readings

- Wickham Chs [2: Names and Values](https://adv-r.hadley.nz/names-values.html), [3: Vectors](https://adv-r.hadley.nz/vectors-chap.html), [4: Subsetting](https://adv-r.hadley.nz/subsetting.html);
- Peng Chs 5: R Nuts and Bolts, 10: Subsetting R Objects, 11: Vectorized Operations;

## Additional Readings

- Matloff. Chs 2: Vectors, 3: Matrices & Arrays, 4: Lists, 5: Data Frames, 6: Factors & Tables.

## Tutorial

- R core data structures.
- Subsetting and working with attributes.
- Using functions.