FYI ... DB2 with R ...

Do I need to learn R?

Four good reasons to try the open source platform for data analysis

R is a flexible programming language designed to facilitate exploratory data analysis, classical statistical tests, and high-level graphics. With its rich and ever-expanding library of packages, R is on the leading edge of development in statistics, data analytics, and data mining. R has proven itself a useful tool within the growing field of big data and has been integrated into several commercial packages, such as IBM SPSS® and InfoSphere®, as well as Mathematica. This article offers a statistician's perspective on the value of R

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