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Leer 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

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Numbers

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

Taak

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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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book
Numbers

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.

Taak

Swipe to start coding

  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:

Oplossing

Switch to desktopSchakel over naar desktop voor praktijkervaringGa verder vanaf waar je bent met een van de onderstaande opties
Was alles duidelijk?

Hoe kunnen we het verbeteren?

Bedankt voor je feedback!

Sectie 2. Hoofdstuk 2
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