Learning Objectives

Following this assignment students should be able to:

  • Create an R Markdown file
  • Enhance their ability to write prose in Markdown.
  • Generate an output that would be useful for someone who does not code.
  • Understand options used in R chunks for appropriate outcomes.

Reading

Lecture Notes

  1. knitr

Exercises


Canvas Quiz

Exercise 1
Continue working on updating your repo from last week, with an emphasis on generating improved plots.


Exercise 2
Create an R Markdown file in your repo that nicely formats your prose, code and plots. Be sure to include prose the briefly describes your process. Also include a footnote. Using knitr export the file to HTML and save in output directory. —