[R] [friday topic]: what exactly is statistical computing

[Joel J. Adamson]

Wensui Liu writes:
 > but what exactly is the definition of statistical computing?

In my world, statistical computing is using computers for statistical
calculation and data management.  By "using computers" I mean "using
computers for their greatest strengths," and by that I mean
programming them to do exactly what I need.

Joel

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Joel J. Adamson
Biostatistician
Pediatric Psychopharmacology Research Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA  02114
(617) 643-1432
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