Discussion- Data Science & Big Data Analysis

Review the information on R in this week's readings, lecture, and supplemental material.

a. Provide what you believe are the pros and cons of using a tool such as R instead of Python, another popular tool.

b. Discuss how R & Python are different tools than tools that are used for data prep such as Hadoop, Alpine Miner, OpenRefine, and Data Wrangler. 

Note: Use your own words, describe your own preferences, and cite and reference as appropriate.