In this short tutorial, you’ll see how to download and install R on Windows.
You’ll also see how to run a simple script in R.
Steps to Download and Install R on Windows
Step 1: Download R
To start, go to cran.r-project.org/bin/windows/base, and then click on the link to “Download R for Windows.”
Step 2: Run the .exe file
Once the download is completed, run the .exe file, and then follow the installation instructions.
Step 3: Launch R
After you completed the installation, launch R.
Step 4: Run your Script
To run a new script, click on File, and then select New Script.
Then, type your script in the R Editor. For example, type the following syntax to print the “Hello World” expression:
print("Hello World")
Finally, press F5 to run your script. You’ll then see the result in the R Console:
[1] "Hello World"Additional Resources
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