Discussion Post: Importance of Programming
Write a short paragraph on the importance of programming in data analytics. Also, write the advantage of open source language like R over other licensed programming software.
Task
Introduction to R on DataQuest.com
There are two parts to this homework:
• Finish the first course Introduction to R on DataQuest website. The main objective of this short course is to introduce the foundational concepts and the data structures in R. The course is divided into six missions, you are required to finish the below (which are free of cost)as follows:
o Introduction to programming in R
o Working with Vectors
The homework is to take screenshots of the completion of the three missions, paste them in a word document and submit.
• Open R-Studio on your computer and start a new script. Now type getwd() in the script and run it. Take the screenshot including the console screen that contains the version number and the working directory. Paste the screenshot in a word document and submit it.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.