The basics of S and S-Plus

Description

"S-PLUS is a powerful tool for interactive data analysis, the creation of graphs, and the implementation of customized routine. Originating as the S Language of AT&T Bell Laboratories, its modern language and flexibility make it appealing to data analysts from many scientific fields.". "This book explains the basics of S-PLUS in a clear style at a level suitable for people with little computing or statistical knowledge. Unlike the S-PLUS manuals, it is not comprehensive, but instead introduces the most important ideas of S-PLUS through the use of many examples. Each chapter also includes a collection of exercises that are accompanied by fully worked-out solutions and detailed comments. The volume is rounded off with practical hints on how efficient work can be performed in S-PLUS. The book is well suited for self-study and as a textbook."--BOOK JACKET.

Description

S-Plus is a powerful tool for interactive data analysis, creating graphs, and implementing customized routines. Originating as the S language of AT&T Bell Laboratories, its modern language and flexibility make it appealing to data analysts from many scientific fields. This book explains the basics of S-Plus in a clear style at a level suitable for people with little computing or statistical knowledge. Unlike the S-Plus manuals, it is not comprehensive, but instead introduces the most important ideas of S-Plus through the use of many examples. Each chapter also includes a collection of exercises that are accompanied by fully worked-out solutions and detailed comments. The volume is rounded off with practical hints on how efficient work can be performed in S-Plus. The book is well suited for self-study and as a textbook.

Subjects

Series Statement

• Statistics and computing

Other Editions

• The basics of S and S-PlusSpringer1997-01-01
• The basics of S and S-PlusSpringer2000-01-01
• Basics of S and S-PLUSSpringer London, Limited2008-01-01
• Basics of S and S-PLUSSpringer London, Limited2013-01-01