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Functions are hard to understand
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Description
## Problem
Many students have difficulties with the concept and use of functions and encapsulation.
## Suggestions
- [ ] Emphasize the fact that R packages are function-centric.
- [ ] Show the difference between a function and a script.
- [ ] Show that a package with scripts throws a (not very informative) error.
- [ ] Emphasize the need of feeling comfortable with functions in the prerequisites.
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