Exploring Operations Research with R

Exploring Operations Research with R is a textbook that teaches how to use R Programming language to solve operations research problems. It combines knowledge of key OR techniques with an understanding of R, providing a platform to develop actionable insights for decision-making in public health, infectious diseases, and energy generation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 375 pages
Publication date: 21 May 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Exploring Operations Research with R delves into the immense potential of the R Programming language as a valuable tool and mindset for the field of Operations Research (OR). This approach revolves around the vision of the future OR professional as someone who possesses a comprehensive understanding of key OR techniques, such as simulation, linear programming, data science, and network science, alongside a deep proficiency in R, encompassing its data representation, manipulation, and analysis tools. The central objective of this book is to offer a self-contained introduction to both Base R and the tidyverse, demonstrating how this knowledge can be applied to a diverse array of OR challenges across domains like public health, infectious diseases, and energy generation. By providing a comprehensive platform, the book aims to foster actionable insights that support decision-making processes.

Key Features:

Serve as a primary textbook for a comprehensive course in R, with applications in Operations Research.

Suitable for post-graduate students in operations research and data science, with a focus on the computational perspective of operations research.

The book will also be of interest to professional OR practitioners as part of their ongoing professional development.

Linked to a Github repository, encompassing code, solutions, data sets, and other ancillary material.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032277165