Using R for Introductory Statistics

The following was posted to the R-mailing list 11/02/2006

Using R for Introductory Statistics
John Verzani, CUNY, College of Staten Island, New York 

This reference presents a self-contained treatment of statistical topics and the intricacies of the R software. The pacing is such that students are able to master data manipulation and exploration before diving into more advanced statistical concepts. The book treats exploratory data analysis with more attention than is typical, includes a chapter on simulation, and provides a unified approach to linear models. It lays the foundation for further study and development in statistics using R. Appendices cover installation, graphical user interfaces, and teaching with R, as well as information on writing functions and producing graphics.
 
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The file UsingR_0.1-4-SplusVersion.tar.gz contains an Splus package for Splus version 8 of the UsingR package. Unfortunately, there are issues with the package: the function usingR() doesn't work; and the data sets' documentation isn't found by help(). To install the package, the command

Splus INSTALL UsingR_0.1-4-SplusVersion.tar.gz

works from the command line if you have permission. Otherwise, the -l switch is needed:

Splus INSTALL -l ~/MySLib UsingR_0.1-4-SplusVersion.tar.gz

A new version of the UsingR package (version 0.1-2) is now available. Installation can be done with

> install.packages("UsingR")

Or, if you do not have the proper permissions,

> install.packages("UsingR", lib="/where/ever/you/can/write")

New in this version is a function usingr() that opens a browser to the UsingR web pages. Arguments can be given to go to specific pages, such as usingr("errata"), or usingr("changes").