Chapter 12. Creating an External Connection to R Using Tableau
When working with statistical models within Tableau, there are limitations to what you can do, given the models that come native in the tool. However, Tableau has incorporated ways for you to go beyond what is available in the tool and establish external connections. One of the external connections that is available within Tableau is R.
In this chapter, you will learn how to download and install R as well as RStudio. You will also learn how to establish a connection to R through Tableau and use R within Tableau.
What Is R Code?
R is a programming language and open source software environment primarily used for statistical computing and graphics. It was developed by statisticians and data analysts to provide a versatile and powerful platform for data analysis, visualization, and statistical modeling. R is widely used in academia, industry, and research fields for tasks such as data manipulation, exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, machine learning, and more.
Key Features
Some key features of R include:
- Data analysis
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R offers a wide range of functions and packages for data manipulation, transformation, and summarization. It allows users to handle and process data efficiently.
- Graphics and visualization
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R provides extensive capabilities for creating various types of high-quality graphs and visualizations, enabling users to effectively present their findings and insights.
- Statistical modeling
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R is ...
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