How legit is R considered in industry and labwork?

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R is a popular alternative to SAS, especially for those who cannot afford the latter or do not have access through their educational institutions. While SAS is highly regarded and sometimes required by certain programs, many professionals, including those at a national nuclear lab, utilize R for data analysis. Additionally, R is the standard in the Applied Math department at a well-known math and science university, indicating its credibility and acceptance in academic and professional settings. This suggests that R can be a viable and effective option for data analysis, particularly for students and professionals seeking cost-effective solutions.
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Especially in comparison to SAS? I really don't have the money to buy SAS and I can't get it from my school so I'm looking for alternatives.
 
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It is very well regarded, but if your school requires you to have SAS you need to buy SAS.
 
I know that this is anecdotal, but I know a few people working at a giant national nuclear lab, and they say that they all use R to analyze experimental data. It's also the standard in the Applied Math department at my school(which is a somewhat well-known math/science university). So I hope that's encouraging.
 

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