Chapter 3 Vectors

Learning objectives:

  • Learn about different types of vectors and their attributes
  • Navigate through vector types and their value types
  • Venture into factors and date-time objects
  • Discuss the differences between data frames and tibbles
  • Do not get absorbed by the NA and NULL black hole
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library("gt")
library("palmerpenguins")
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