[R] create distinct variable names

[Bert Gunter]

?assign
as in
assign(paste0('Corr',k), out[[k]]$acf) ## note 'Corr' must be a string!

However, IMO you would do better keeping your results in a list using
lapply(), as overpopulating your workspace with 'suggestive' names is
error prone.

Bert

On Sat, May 14, 2022 at 10:34 AM Sorkin, John <jsorkin using som.umaryland.edu> wrote:
>
> I am trying to create distinct variable names of the form Corr1, Corr2, etc. so that I can run cbind(nurkle,Corrk)
> When I run the code below, I receive the following error message
> Error in paste(Corr,k) <- out[[k]]$acf: could not find the function paste<-
> How can I create a variable name with a sequential number than can be used as the receiving end of my assignment statement?
>
>
> nurkle <- out[[1]]$acf
> for (k in 2:10){
>   paste(Corr,k) <- out[[k]]$acf
>    nurkle<- cbind(nurkle,Corrk)
> }
>
> Thank you,
> John
>
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