1st Edition

Introduction to Statistical Computing and Visualization Using R

By Megha Rathi Copyright 2025
420 Pages 146 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

420 Pages 146 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

420 Pages 146 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

The book provides a foundational guide to statistical computing and visualisation Using R programming with an emphasis on practical data analysis skills that are directly applicable to diverse fields like finance, defence, health, and education. It uniquely combines a thorough explanation of basic constructs with advanced topics such as data visualisation, statistical modeling, and probability,... Read more

1. Introduction to R 2. R Programming Concepts 3. Data Structures in R 4. String Handling in R 5. Data Import and Export 6. Data Visualization 7. Real-World Applications

Biography

Dr. Megha Rathi is currently serving as an Assistant Professor (senior grade) in the Department of Computer Science at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), Noida, India. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Banasthali University and has over fifteen years of experience in teaching and research. Throughout her career, Dr. Rathi has contributed significantly to various research areas, including sustainable computing, data mining, data science analytics, health science, and machine learning. She has worked on key projects, such as the Xform generator at the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Delhi, and has experience in software development through her role as a Project Associate at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. She has been actively involved in organizing special sessions at international conferences and has delivered invited talks. Additionally, she has organized numerous FDP’s and workshops also guided numerous B.Tech/M.Tech/PhD students, playing a pivotal role in shaping their research and academic development.