How legit is R considered in industry and labwork?

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R is widely regarded in both industry and academic settings, particularly for data analysis in scientific research. Many professionals at a national nuclear lab utilize R for analyzing experimental data, highlighting its credibility and effectiveness. Additionally, R is the standard tool in the Applied Math department at a prominent math/science university, reinforcing its acceptance and usage in rigorous academic environments. For those unable to access SAS due to financial constraints, R serves as a viable and respected alternative.

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  • Basic understanding of statistical analysis concepts
  • Familiarity with R programming language
  • Knowledge of data visualization techniques in R
  • Experience with data manipulation using R packages like dplyr
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Data analysts, researchers in scientific fields, and students in mathematics or statistics who are seeking effective tools for data analysis without the financial burden of proprietary software like SAS.

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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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