01813nam a22002057a 450000500170000000800410001702000180005804000130007608200200008910000220010924500640013126000350019530000160023049000480024650000510029452011820034554600080152765000340153565000380156920260609111633.0260609s2026    |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  a9781032556581  cPK-LaUMT  a320.0285bKIL-I1 aKilburn, H. Whitt10aIntroduction to political analysis in R /cH. Whitt Kilburn  aBoca Raton :bCRC Press,c2026  axxv, 411 p.  aChapman & Hall/CRC the R series (CRC Press)  aIncludes bibliographical references and index.  a"Introduction to Political Analysis in R is a comprehensive guide for students and researchers eager to delve into the intersection of data science, statistics, and political science. Aimed at equipping readers with the essential quantitative skills to analyze political data, the book bridges practical coding techniques in R with foundational statistical concepts, emphasizing real-world applications in politics. The text adopts a progressive structure, beginning with the basics of R and data manipulation before advancing to more complex topics such as data visualization, spatial analysis, text analysis, and modeling. Through accessible language and engaging examples-ranging from U.S. election forecasting to global development trends-it demystifies complex analytical methods. Each chapter integrates coding exercises and real-world datasets to reinforce learning, fostering independent data analysis skills. Designed for undergraduate political science majors, this book is also a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand data-driven political analysis, whether for academic research, professional development, or personal curiosity"-- Provided by publisher  aEng  aR (Computer program language)  aPolitical science-Data processing