An Introduction to R for Non-Programmers

This textbook covers the fundamentals for programming in base R. With a focus on applications and examples, much of the jargon for programming is broken down into digestible and clear descriptions. Numerous examples provide the output alongside the needed commands to avoid the question of, "Is this what I was supposed to get as the answer?". This will introduce the readers to the skills and tools needed to learn and use other R packages such as 'xtable' or 'ggplot2'. The chapters of the textbook are Getting Started R is a Big Fancy Calculator Computing Things Quickly Dealing with Data Plotting Data R Packages This textbook is aimed at people who have never programmed using an object oriented language before. R programming is becoming more of a necessary skill in a variety of fields such as Psychology, Political Science, Economics, and Biology. People that would benefit from this textbook could range from high school students learning to code R in a classroom setting to experts wanting to learn a new skill for their career. Teachers and Professors may also want this textbook as a supplement for their course if R programming is a requirement for assignments and projects. This textbook will provide individuals with the necessary foundation to learn other languages like Python.