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Creating Variables

Creating a variable stores a value under a name so you can reuse it later, most commonly using the <- assignment operator, though = also works in most contexts. Once assigned, a variable holds its value until you reassign or remove it. This is one of the very first things you do in any R script.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @article@R Variables
• @video@Creating Variables in R