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<p>R is very good at performing repetitive tasks. If we want a set of operations to be repeated several times we use what’s known as a loop. When you create a loop, R will execute the instructions in the loop a specified number of times or until a specified condition is met. There are three main types of loop in R: the <em>for</em> loop, the <em>while</em> loop and the <em>repeat</em> loop.</p>
<p>Loops are one of the staples of