Integrating foundational concepts with beginner-friendly R programming, this student-friendly text introduces the reader to statistics with R through an exploration of the world's "tricky problems" faced by the book's characters. Inspired by the programming group "R Ladies," the book's "R Team" works together to master the skills of statistical analysis and data visualization to untangle real-world messy data using R. The storylines draw students in to solving interesting real problems, leading them step-by-step through full-color illustrations of R statistics and interactive exercises.
