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Numbers | Basic Data Types and Vectors
R Introduction: Part I
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R Introduction: Part I

R Introduction: Part I

1. Basic Syntax and Operations
2. Basic Data Types and Vectors
3. Factors

bookNumbers

In the previous section, we observed that the number 10 was identified as a double even though it is an integer. Let's delve into this peculiarity.

R can categorize numeric values into several types, which are:

  • double - representing real numbers;
  • integer - for whole numbers;
  • complex - for numbers with both a real and an imaginary part.

To have R recognize 10 as an integer instead of a double, you can append L to the number. Here’s how you can do it:

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typeof(10) # Example of double type typeof(10L) # Example of integer type
copy

Differentiating between 10 and 10L is important because of how memory is utilized — integers take up less space.

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  1. Assign the current year's numerical value to a variable named year, and ensure that it is of integer type by appending L.

  2. Determine and display the type of the year variable:

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Sección 2. Capítulo 2
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bookNumbers

In the previous section, we observed that the number 10 was identified as a double even though it is an integer. Let's delve into this peculiarity.

R can categorize numeric values into several types, which are:

  • double - representing real numbers;
  • integer - for whole numbers;
  • complex - for numbers with both a real and an imaginary part.

To have R recognize 10 as an integer instead of a double, you can append L to the number. Here’s how you can do it:

12
typeof(10) # Example of double type typeof(10L) # Example of integer type
copy

Differentiating between 10 and 10L is important because of how memory is utilized — integers take up less space.

Tarea
test

Swipe to show code editor

  1. Assign the current year's numerical value to a variable named year, and ensure that it is of integer type by appending L.

  2. Determine and display the type of the year variable:

Switch to desktopCambia al escritorio para practicar en el mundo realContinúe desde donde se encuentra utilizando una de las siguientes opciones
¿Todo estuvo claro?

¿Cómo podemos mejorarlo?

¡Gracias por tus comentarios!

Sección 2. Capítulo 2
toggle bottom row

bookNumbers

In the previous section, we observed that the number 10 was identified as a double even though it is an integer. Let's delve into this peculiarity.

R can categorize numeric values into several types, which are:

  • double - representing real numbers;
  • integer - for whole numbers;
  • complex - for numbers with both a real and an imaginary part.

To have R recognize 10 as an integer instead of a double, you can append L to the number. Here’s how you can do it:

12
typeof(10) # Example of double type typeof(10L) # Example of integer type
copy

Differentiating between 10 and 10L is important because of how memory is utilized — integers take up less space.

Tarea
test

Swipe to show code editor

  1. Assign the current year's numerical value to a variable named year, and ensure that it is of integer type by appending L.

  2. Determine and display the type of the year variable:

Switch to desktopCambia al escritorio para practicar en el mundo realContinúe desde donde se encuentra utilizando una de las siguientes opciones
¿Todo estuvo claro?

¿Cómo podemos mejorarlo?

¡Gracias por tus comentarios!

In the previous section, we observed that the number 10 was identified as a double even though it is an integer. Let's delve into this peculiarity.

R can categorize numeric values into several types, which are:

  • double - representing real numbers;
  • integer - for whole numbers;
  • complex - for numbers with both a real and an imaginary part.

To have R recognize 10 as an integer instead of a double, you can append L to the number. Here’s how you can do it:

12
typeof(10) # Example of double type typeof(10L) # Example of integer type
copy

Differentiating between 10 and 10L is important because of how memory is utilized — integers take up less space.

Tarea
test

Swipe to show code editor

  1. Assign the current year's numerical value to a variable named year, and ensure that it is of integer type by appending L.

  2. Determine and display the type of the year variable:

Switch to desktopCambia al escritorio para practicar en el mundo realContinúe desde donde se encuentra utilizando una de las siguientes opciones
Sección 2. Capítulo 2
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