Manipulate, calculate and display data
Functionality
R is a software language and environment for statistical computing and graphics which compiles and runs on a wide variety of UNIX platforms and similar systems (including FreeBSD and Linux), Windows and MacOS. This integrated software suite includes an effective data handling and storage facility, a suite of operators for calculations on arrays, in particular matrices, and a large collection of intermediate tools for data analysis. (These include linear and nonlinear modelling, classical statistical tests, time-series analysis, classification and clustering.) You can use the programme’s graphical facilities for data analysis and produce publication-quality plots, including mathematical symbols and formulae. R allows you to add additional functionality by defining new functions and you can write C code to manipulate R objects directly. R can be easily extended via optional packages which are supplied with the software.
Tips for using this tool at Kent
- R is available for easy install on a University device from the Software Centre app.
- R can be used with the University’s High Performance Computing (HPC) service. To get started, contact the IT Service Desk.
- Peer support for R for University of Kent HPC users can be found on the HPC Community on SharePoint.
- Download R on your own personal device from the R website.
Help & how to get started
Cost
Free
Terms of use, copyright and licensing
Free general public licence
Data Privacy
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While we recommend various software tools that may be helpful for both students and staff, it's important for individuals to review the Terms and Conditions of any software they choose to install, especially regarding how it may affect their privacy and personal data.
Please note, the University of Kent is not responsible for the data privacy practices of any third-party software. It is the user's responsibility to understand the privacy policies of the software they use.