I am a B.tech undergraduate and looking forward a career in data analytics. I am unable to decide which tool should I choose to start. R or SAS or Python?
Also having a confusion between Data analyst and Data Scientist.
Which tool should I choose to start studying Analytics? SAS or R?
anrg217
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mail.ath.ank
#2
You can start with R since its open source and then move to other tools. Since you are a BTech grad I am assuming you are ok with basic programming which can be a good start for your data analytics career. And, if you do not know much of R and SAS but eager to learn then I suggest you check Analyttica ATH.
Hey @anrg217,
- This article discusses pros vs cons of all the three R, SAS, Python.
- For data scientist vs data analyst, check out this excellent quora thread.
Hope this helps!
Sanad 
vivekps
#4
Start with statistics. The rest are all tool. Learn to interpret results.
R is easiest of the three but i would suggest Python which has more score than just Data science.
Plenty of good answers on this thread already. I’d also add that R and Python (as they are open source) are much more widely used, and growing (TIOBE Index). Looking long term, in my opinion R and Python will be of more use.
Whilst I can only speak for the UK market, I feel a definite trend towards R and Python (and not SAS).