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Where are R packages stored?
R packages are a collection of R functions, complied code and sample data. They are stored under a directory called “library” in the R environment. By default, R installs a set of packages during installation.
How do I view packages in R?
To use the package, invoke the library(package) command to load it into the current session.
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Adding Packages
- Choose Install Packages from the Packages menu.
- Select a CRAN Mirror. (e.g. Norway)
- Select a package. (e.g. boot)
- Then use the library(package) function to load it for use. (e.g. library(boot))
