Writing to a File in R

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This module looks at how to control data in R, through reading, writing, and loading objects.

Learning Objectives 

The objectives of this module are to provide you with an understanding of: 

  • How to bring in data from a file in R  
  • Saving and loading objects in R  
  • Interacting with the clipboard  
  • How to connect to files in R  
  • How to read from a file in R  
  • How to write to a file in R  

Intended Audience 

Aimed at anyone who wishes to learn the R programming language. 

Prerequisites 

No prior knowledge of R is assumed. You should already be familiar with basic programming concepts such as variables, scope, and functions. Experience of another scripting language such as Python or Perl would be an advantage. An understanding of mathematical concepts would be beneficial.

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Kunal has worked with data for most of his career, ranging from diffusion markov chain processes to migrating reporting platforms.  

Kunal has helped clients with early stage engagement and formed multi week training programme curriculum. 

Kunal has a passion for statistics and data; he has delivered training relating to Hypothesis Testing, Exploring Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, and the Theory of Visualisation. 

Data Scientist at a credit management company; applied statistical analysis to distressed portfolios. 

Business Data Analyst at an investment bank; project to overhaul the legacy reporting and analytics platform. 

Statistician within the Government Statistical Service; quantitative analysis and publishing statistical findings of emerging levels of council tax data. 

Structured Credit Product Control at an investment bank; developing, maintaining, and deploying a PnL platform for the CVA Hedging trading desk. 

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