Summary

In this chapter we've revisited many concepts related to data management, data processing, transformations, and data analysis, using R programming language and a statistical environment. Our target was to enable you to familiarize yourself with major functions and R packages, which facilitate manipulation of data and hypothesis testing. Finally, we have mentioned a few words on the topic of static and interactive data visualizations and their nearly limitless applications.

This chapter was by no means inclusive of all available methods and techniques. We have merely scratched the surface of what's possible in R, but we also believe that the information provided in this chapter enabled you to either revise your existing R skills, or to identify potential gaps.

In the following chapters we will be building on these skills with almost exclusive focus on Big Data. In Chapter 3, Unleashing the Power of R from Within you will be exposed to a number of packages which allow R users...