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Understanding Operators in R

In this guide, we’ll explore different types of operators in R. Operators are essential for performing operations on variables and values.

Types of Operators in R

R provides several types of operators:

  • Arithmetic Operators: Used for mathematical calculations.
    • Example: + (addition), - (subtraction), * (multiplication), / (division), ^ (exponentiation).
    • Example in R: result <- 5 + 3 (result will be 8).
  • Relational Operators: Used to compare values.
    • Example: == (equal to), != (not equal to), > (greater than), < (less than).
    • Example in R: is_equal <- (5 == 5) (is_equal will be TRUE).
  • Logical Operators: Used to combine or manipulate logical values.
    • Example: && (AND), || (OR), ! (NOT).
    • Example in R: result <- (TRUE && FALSE) (result will be FALSE).
  • Assignment Operator: Used to assign values to variables.
    • Example: = or <- (both can be used for assignment).
    • Example in R: x <- 10 (assigns 10 to x).

Understanding these operators is crucial for effective programming in R, allowing you to manipulate data and perform calculations easily.

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