How to Install R on Ubuntu 18.04

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Aug 21, 2018

R is a fast growing open source programming language and free environment that specializes in statistical computing and graphics representation. It is supported by the R Foundation for Statistical Computing and mainly used by statisticians and data miners for developing statistical software and performing data analysis. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing R on an Ubuntu 18.04 machine.

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