This is one way:
f <- function(x, y){
Z <- ifelse(x==y, 3, 4)
return(Z)
}
DS[3] <- with(DS, f(X,Y))
colnames(DS)[3] <- "Z"
But you don't really need a function to do that.
DS[3] <- with(DS, ifelse(X==Y, 3, 4)) # this works just fine
I'm glad you've decided to use R; eventually you will need to read some
intro R manuals.
Cheers.
flacerdams wrote
>
> Dear all,
>
> Suppose I have a dataset with two variables:
>
> X = c(0, 1, 2)
> Y = c(1, 1, 1)
> DS = data.frame(X, Y)
>
> Now, I want to create a new variable Z with 3 observations, but I want its
> values to be the result of a function. I want to create a function that
> compares X and Y, and if X = Y, then Z value = 3. If X value differs from
> Y value, Z value = 4. So, I'd have the following values for Z: 4, 3, 4.
>
> How can I create a function like that? (Sorry, I know it's a dumb
> question, I began to use R two days ago)
>
> Thank you very much,
>
> Lacerda
>
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