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Table 1 Comparisons between R, SAS and Python (5 being the best)

From: Teaching programming skills to finance students: how to design and teach a great course

Language

SAS

R

Python

Availability

2

5

5

Ease of learning

4.5

2.5

3.5

Data handling capability

4

4

4

Graphical capability

3

4.5

4

Advancements in tool

4

4.5

4

Job opportunities

4.5

3.5

2.5

Customer services support and community

4

3.5

3