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# 4 Functions in R

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This week we will discuss functions, the main building block of a program implemented in
any language.

## Required Readings

- Peng Chs 15: Functions, 16: Scoping Rules;
- Wickham Ch [6: Functions](http://adv-r.had.co.nz/Functions.html);

## Additional Readings

- Wickham Chs [10: Functional Programming](http://adv-r.had.co.nz/Functional-programming.html), [11: Functionals](http://adv-r.had.co.nz/Functionals.html), [12: Function Operators](http://adv-r.had.co.nz/Function-operators.html);

## Tutorial

- Implementing functions in R