Manipulate text with the str_split() function in from the stringr package in R programming

The video tutorial introduces the STR_split function from the stringR package, part of the tidyverse. It uses the Star Wars dataset to demonstrate how to split names into parts using spaces as delimiters. The tutorial guides viewers through the process of applying the function, viewing the results, and understanding the output. The lesson concludes with advice on learning and personal conduct.

What package is the STR_split function a part of?

• lubridate

• ggplot2

• stringr

• dplyr

What is the primary purpose of using the STR_split function in the context of the Star Wars dataset?

• To merge names

• To split names based on spaces

• To remove duplicate names

• To sort names alphabetically

Which of the following names would remain unchanged when using STR_split with a space as the delimiter?

• Luke Skywalker

• Darth Vader

• C3PO

• Han Solo

What is the first argument in the STR_split function?

• The number of splits to perform

• The delimiter for splitting

• The vector or variable to split

• The type of data to return

What type of data structure is used to store the result of the STR_split function?

• Vector

• Data frame

• Matrix

• List