environment for those new to R. It provides readers with a complete walkthrough of the R language, beginning at a point that assumes no prior knowledge of R and very little previous knowledge of statistics. Readers will also find: * A thorough introduction to fundamental concepts in statistics and step-by-step roadmaps to their implementation in R; * Comprehensive explorations of worked examples in R; * A complementary companion website with downloadable datasets that are used in the book; * In-depth examination of essential R packages. Perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students of science, engineering, medicine economics, and geography, The R Book will also earn a place in the libraries of social sciences professionals.