Stop Teaching R. Teach Python.
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A social science professor analyzed 25 LinkedIn data science job postings and found Python dominates the market (22/25 positions) while R appears in only 9/25 roles. This suggests academics should pivot from teaching R to Python to better prepare students for employment. The analysis also revealed growing demand for AI/LLM skills in analyst positions.
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