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What is tapply used for?

Updated May 24, 2026

Short answer

tapply applies functions over subsets of a vector.

Deep explanation

Useful for grouped computations.

Real-world example

Average salary by department.

Common mistakes

  • Incorrect grouping factor usage.

Follow-up questions

  • What is aggregate()
  • How is it different from dplyr group_by?

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