Integers v Numerics

  • In R, the integer is a sub-type of numeric
  • R will ONLY use this data type if you EXPLICITLY tell it to
  • And if you don't understand them, they can behave oddly

Integers

  • SQL: INT
  • SAS: No direct analogue
Integers v Numerics In R, the integer is a sub-type of numeric R will ONLY use this data type if you EXPLICITLY tell it to And if you don't understand them, they can behave oddly Integers SQL: INT SAS: No direct analogue