Practical Data Science with R

Foreword

If you’re a beginning data scientist, or want to be one, Practical Data Science with R (PDSwR) is the place to start. If you’re already doing data science, PDSwR will fill in gaps in your knowledge and even give you a fresh look at tools you use on a daily basis—it did for me.

While there are many excellent books on statistics and modeling with R, and a few good management books on applying data science in your organization, this book is unique in that it combines solid technical content with practical, down-to-earth advice on how to practice the craft. I would expect no less from Nina and John.

I first met John when he presented at an early Bay Area R Users Group about his joys and frustrations with R. Since then, Nina, John, and ...