Run Python in R code

The video tutorial explains how to integrate Python code within R scripts using the reticulate package. It covers the setup process, running Python code in R, and advanced integration techniques using R markdown. A practical example is provided using the YouTube API to demonstrate the capabilities of Python-R integration.

Why might a user want to run Python code within an R script?

• To access Python libraries not available in R

• To improve the speed of R scripts

• To avoid using R altogether

• To make R scripts more readable

What is the primary function used to execute Python code within an R script using reticulate?

• py_run_string

• execute_py

• py_execute

• run_python

What is a limitation of using py_run_string for running Python code in R?

• It does not support data exchange between R and Python

• It becomes cumbersome for longer scripts

• It is not compatible with RStudio

• It can only run one line of code

Which method allows combining text, code, and visualizations in a single document when integrating Python with R?

• Python Script

• R Markdown

• Python Notebook

• R Script

How can you refer to a Python variable in R when using reticulate?

• r$variable_name

• py$variable_name

• python.variable_name

• r.variable_name