Andrew Bancroft • 4/30/2019

What is the tilde (~) symbol in R?

This article explains the tilde (~) symbol in R, primarily used to define statistical models. It describes how ~ expresses relationships between variables, such as 'y on x' in linear regression, and acts as a definition operator for formulas. The content includes references to R documentation and Stack Overflow discussions, emphasizing understanding over memorization. It is a technical tutorial for R programming and data analysis.

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#R #Statistical Modeling #Tilde Operator