How does R handle lists that contain elements of different data types?

  • R allows lists to contain elements of different data types without coercion
  • R coerces the elements to the most flexible type within the list
  • R assigns each element a unique data type within the list
  • R throws an error if a list contains elements of different data types
R allows lists to contain elements of different data types without coercing them. Unlike vectors, where elements are coerced to a common type, lists retain the individual data types of their elements. This means you can have a list with elements that are numeric, character, logical, etc., all coexisting without being coerced.
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