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Discover how to apply a function conditionally on selected dataframe columns in `R`. Learn to keep initial values or replace them with zero based on specific conditions!
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How to Conditionally Apply a Function to Specific Dataframe Columns in R

Working with dataframes can be challenging, especially when you're new to programming in R. One common task you might encounter is applying a function to specific columns based on certain conditions. In this guide, we’ll tackle the problem of conditionally modifying values in a dataframe based on a ratio derived from other column values.

The Problem

Imagine you have a dataframe structured like this:

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There's a specific goal:

For each "Sample" column, you need to compute a ratio of Sample value / Reference value.

If the ratio exceeds 2, keep the original Sample value; otherwise, replace it with 0.

Avoid any computations for rows where the Reference is 0.

This task seems pretty straightforward, but it can be cumbersome when you're unfamiliar with the syntax. Thankfully, the dplyr package in R provides powerful tools to make this process easier.

The Solution

Step 1: Setting Up Your Data

First, ensure you have the necessary package installed and the dataframe set up:

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Step 2: Applying the Function

To apply the conditional logic, we can leverage the mutate() and across() functions in dplyr. The following code does just that:

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Step 3: Viewing the Results

After applying the function, you can inspect the modified dataframe:

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Step 4: Removing Zero Values

Once you've completed the computations, you might want to remove the rows where the Sample values are 0. Here are two ways to do that:

Method 1: Replace with NA

You can replace zeros with NA, then simply filter them out:

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Method 2: Pivot Longer

Alternatively, you can use the pivot_longer() function to transform the dataframe and filter out zeros:

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently apply a function conditionally to specific columns in your dataframe without overwriting your original values. The dplyr package makes it easy to manipulate your data with its simple syntax and powerful functions. As you grow in your data science journey with R, mastering these tools will certainly enhance your data manipulation skills.

Feel free to experiment with your dataframe and adapt the code snippets to fit your specific data processing needs!