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[''R"--project for statistical computing].

Ram Benny Dessau1, Christian Bressen Pipper

  • 1Naestved Sygehus, Klinisk Mikrobiologisk Afdeling, Naestved. rde@cn.stam.dk

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The R project offers free software for medical data analysis. While basic statistics are simple, complex modeling in R requires programming skills for medical professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Medical Informatics
  • Statistical Software

Context:

  • The R project provides a powerful, free software environment for statistical computing.
  • Medical professionals increasingly require robust tools for data analysis.

Purpose:

  • To introduce the R project for statistical computing to the medical and professional community.
  • To highlight R's capabilities and limitations in medical data analysis.

Summary:

  • R is a potent, free software for graphical and statistical analysis of medical data.
  • Simple statistical tests are easily performed in R; complex modeling necessitates programming proficiency.
  • R serves as a valuable tool for teaching statistics and implementing advanced medical data modeling.

Impact:

  • Enhances the adoption of R for medical data analysis.
  • Empowers medical professionals with advanced statistical and modeling capabilities.
  • Facilitates statistical education and complex data interpretation within the medical field.