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Section 10.2 Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Explain the purpose of Quarto and how it supports reproducible research
  • Describe the limitations of standalone R scripts for communicating analysis
  • Create a new Quarto document and select an appropriate output format
  • Identify and modify the core components of a Quarto document, including the YAML, text, and R code chunks
  • Write and format narrative text using Markdown syntax
  • Create, name, and manage R code chunks to control how code and output are displayed
  • Display numerical output, tables, and visualizations within a Quarto document
  • Improve table and figure presentation using captions and formatting tools
  • Organize analyses using sections and subsections to create a clear document structure
  • Render a Quarto document and troubleshoot common rendering errors
  • Publish and share Quarto output outside of the R environment
  • Apply best practices to ensure a Quarto document is reproducible and understandable on its own