Programming Example

Variable assignment in R Question 2

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Suppose you have a fruit basket with five apples. As a data analyst in training, you want to store the number of apples in a variable with the name my_apples.

Program Code

# Assign the value 5 to the variable my_apples
my_apples <- 5

# Print out the value of the variable my_apples
my_apples

Output

> # Assign the value 5 to the variable my_apples
> my_apples <- 5
> 
> # Print out the value of the variable my_apples
> my_apples
[1] 5

Explanation

Type the following code in the editor: my_apples <- 5. This will assign the value 5 to my_apples.
Type: my_apples below the second comment. This will print out the value of my_apples.

How to learn from this program

First read the algorithm, then study the program code line by line. After that, compare the code with the output and finally go through the explanation. This approach helps learners understand both the logic and the implementation properly.

Practice suggestion

After understanding this example, try to rewrite the same program without looking at the code. Then change some values or logic and run it again. This helps improve confidence and keeps learners engaged on the page for longer.