About R vs Python rumor

Question

As some people said R is used by most academic researchers, and Python most used by engineers, is that true?

Answer 1

Python having more libraries has a wider set of applications.

Answer 2

Depends who you talk to but it's mostly a stereotype

Answer 3

AS FAR AS I CONCERN
PYTHON : USED IN ANY FIELD
R: USED IN ONLY STATISTICAL FIELDS