The `summary()` function in R is a built-in function that provides a concise summary of the main characteristics of an object, such as a data frame or vector. It returns descriptive statistics like mean, median, min, max, and quartiles for numeric data, while providing counts for factors or categorical variables. This function helps users quickly assess the structure and composition of their datasets and understand key features without diving deep into each variable.
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