If you already know Python and you need to explore some aspect of data science then Python based tools are very practical. Once you confirm your initial hypoth

If you already know Python and you need to explore some aspect of data science then Python based tools are very practical. Once you confirm your initial hypothesis, then you will probably use R for the production versions of your analysis. Python is becoming the Swiss Army Knife of computing, lots of great tools that work with it, but for heavy duty use you will choose the most appropriate tool. The SWK might have a saw like blade, but you'd probably reach for the Black and Decker when wanting to cut some lumber. It is certainly going to be quicker and result in less sweating.