diff --git a/qmd/03_GettingData.qmd b/qmd/03_GettingData.qmd index 61c72dc..0375b78 100644 --- a/qmd/03_GettingData.qmd +++ b/qmd/03_GettingData.qmd @@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ str(d) There are many different ways to load such data into memory and to customize the loading. **Tasks:** + - Explore ?read.csv to get a first overview how this function can be customized. - How would you read only the first 10 lines? - Explore the data object d @@ -105,7 +106,7 @@ load(fn) # reload object d from file - and watch global env ### Task: All objects Sometimes we want to save all objects and variable that have accumulated in the "Global Environment" - just to be sure. -This task test some jargon, familiarity with directory structure and ability to find help. +This task tests some jargon, familiarity with directory structure and ability to find help. Please try it yourself. - Create a new data object for the iris data set as before *and* additional variables for your favorite numbers and perhaps some favorite strings. @@ -132,7 +133,7 @@ rm(list=ls()) # remove everything = sweep global environment load("my_env.RData") # recreate all ``` -**Notice**: The suffix is not strictly necessary, but it is best practice and used consistently by the community. +**Notice**: The suffix (.RData) is not strictly necessary, but it is best practice and used consistently by the community. ***