Loops & apply functions in R, & Parallelization of R codes in Linux and Windows computers [2 of 4]

Objectives

What is the general motivation of loops and apply functions?

1. For loops with conditions (single, double loops, etc).

2. While loops with conditions.

3. Saving results from loops.

4. Introduction to simulating probability distributions and plotting with loops.

5. Use of apply functions (apply, lapply, sapply, tapply, parLapply and mclapply). For other general and specific information about my R class, kindly visit the link below:

https://piazza.com/clements_school_on_data_analysis/fall2020/ss401/info