R tip: R Markdown tutorial

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to using R Markdown, covering its capabilities to combine text, graphics, and code into a single document. It explains how to create R Markdown documents in RStudio, detailing the use of YAML headers and code chunks. The tutorial also demonstrates generating HTML and PowerPoint outputs and highlights advanced customization options, such as adding CSS and using templates.

What is one of the main purposes of using R Markdown?

• To compile C++ code

• To combine text, graphics, and code into a single document

• To manage database connections

• To create standalone R scripts

Which output format is NOT supported by R Markdown?

• HTML

• PDF

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

What is the first step in creating a new R Markdown document in R Studio?

• Select 'New Project'

• Select 'New Shiny App'

• Select 'New Document'

• Select 'New R Script'

What is the purpose of the YAML header in an R Markdown document?

• To define the document's title, author, and output format

• To import data sets

• To write R code

• To include CSS styles

What does setting 'echo = FALSE' in a code chunk do?

• It runs the code twice

• It prevents the code from running

• It hides the code but shows the output

• It shows the code but hides the output

How can you add an image to an R Markdown document?

• By starting a line with an exclamation point followed by brackets and parentheses

• By using the 'image()' function

• By using the 'addImage()' function

• By embedding it in a code chunk

What is a new feature in R Markdown as of August 2018?

• Integration with Google Sheets

• Ability to run Java code

• Support for Microsoft Excel output

• Support for PowerPoint presentations