"Here is our website. http://www.meetup.com/Dallas-R-Users-Group/ We are at 50+ members now. It isn't statewide. There are R user groups in Houston and Austin as well."
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R vs. SAS
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I prefer R over SAS, but the industry loves SAS. What are other people's opinions/criticisms?Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Jan 27, 2012.
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Kyle Bogdan replied to Kyle Bogdan's discussion R vs. SAS
"Oh brilliant, I didn't realize Texas had a state-wide R group. How many members do you have?"
Larry replied to Kyle Bogdan's discussion R vs. SAS
"I should also point out that I'm the organizer of the Dallas R Users Group."
Kyle Bogdan replied to Kyle Bogdan's discussion R vs. SAS
"The large data sets do bog computers down. Case and point, try running:
x<-runif(1000000000,1,1000)
Most computers don't like having to manage a billion points. Then again, if you are working with large datasets such as that, you should be…"
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- Dynamic actuarial analyst with a penchant for complex data analysis utilizing efficient algorithms coupled with popular database software. While in aggressive, focused pursuit of actuarial exams, allotted free-time is spent on perfecting techniques for marshaling a variety of different operating systems for creative problem solving tasks, ranging from: actuarial computation, Bayesian and frequentist analysis, multidimensional modeling, database utility, data collection, accounting, strategy optimization, contingency planning; all synergizing patience, diligence and the initiative for complex data analysis to produce precision estimates and distilled knowledge. Current actuarial exam progress and computational background:
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