[R] how much performance penalty does this incur, scalar as a vector of one element?

[Jason Liao]

 I have been comparing R with other languages and systems. One peculiar feature of R is there is no scalar. Instead, it is just a vector of length one. I wondered how much performance penalty this deign cause, particular in situations with many scalars in a program. Thanks.

 

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Associate Professor of Biostatistics
Drexel University School of Public Health
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