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Learn how to leverage `str_detect()` from the tidyverse in R to create new columns that indicate whether specified strings are present in your data.
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Create New Columns in R using str_detect()

When working with datasets, especially those containing freeform text, it’s often necessary to identify the presence of certain keywords or phrases. In R, particularly with the tidyverse package, this can be achieved using the str_detect() function from the stringr package combined with a custom function to enhance your data analysis capabilities.

In this post, we'll walk through how to use str_detect() within a custom function to create new columns in your dataset based on whether specific strings are detected. This approach not only automates the process but also enhances the readability and structure of your data.

The Problem

Imagine you have a dataset that looks like the following:

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You want to develop a function that can check a specified column for a given string and return a new column indicating whether that string was detected. Using the tidyverse syntax will make your code succinct and efficient.

Desired Outcome

After implementing the function, if you were to run:

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You would want your output to look something like this:

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This way, you can quickly see whether the string “more” is present in the freeform_text column.

The Solution

To achieve this, we'll follow these steps:

1. Load Necessary Libraries

First, ensure you have loaded the tidyverse library in your R environment to access the necessary functions such as mutate() and str_detect().

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2. Create the Custom Function

Here’s how you can define the create_text_feature function:

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Explanation:

data: The dataframe you’re working with.

column: The column that contains the text.

string: The string you're searching for in the specified column.

The function uses mutate() to create a new column. The name of this column combines the string you're searching for with _detected, and it checks if the string is present in the desired column using str_detect().

3. Test the Function

Now that we have our function, let’s put it to the test with our dat dataframe:

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When you run this function call, you’ll get a tibble with the new column indicating whether "more" appears in the freeform_text.

Extending Functionality

For those situations where you want to check for multiple strings, you can modify the function to loop through a vector of strings and create new columns for each. Here’s a simple extension:

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Conclusion

The ability to create new columns in your dataset based on specific string detections can greatly enhance your data analysis workflow. By utilizing the str_detect() function within a custom R function, you can effectively streamline your data transformation processes.

With just a few lines of code, you can enrich your dataset and make it much more insightful for any subsequent analyses. So why not give it a try and see how it can improve your R programming experience!