Acknowledgement

This book is the culmination of numerous concerted efforts and the synergy of diverse minds. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude towards Dr. Rebecca Betensky, Dr. Rumi Chunara, and Dr. Hai Shu. Their visionary guidance was instrumental in the initial conceptualization and development of the courses - GPH-GU 2183: Introduction to Statistical Programming in R and GPH-GU 2183: Intermediate Statistical Programming in R.

Furthermore, our deepest appreciation goes to the diligent students enrolled in the courses GPH-GU 2183: Introduction to Statistical Programming in R, GPH-GU 2184: Intermediate Statistical Programming in R, and GPH-GU 2182: Statistical Programming in R at New York University. Their participation and commitment significantly enriched the learning process.

The roster of contributors to this book is extensive, and each individual’s unique perspective and expertise has helped shape its content in meaningful ways. This text truly stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and the spirit of learning. The list of people who made contributions include Xiaofeng Yang (@well9801), Neethu Grace Johnson (@neethujohnson01), Yifan Lai (@Yifan-Lai), Ruiming Yu (@OmakaseMaster), Zhihao Chen (@edwardzchen), Fan Bi (@fanbithededenne), Rebecca Yu (@rjy2107), Ting Lu (@tinglusince), Yang Yang (@YoArtemis), Jian Li (@kegemor), Grace Lin (@gracexlyhl), Xin Chen (@zoexinchen), Wanyu Hua (@hiWanyu), Fei Hu (@Fei-Hu-1)