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
NAandNULLblack hole
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