Python and R were compared on a sentiment analysis use case. Python's accuracy was 28% overall while R had 50% accuracy. The document outlines the process used to complete the analysis in both Python and R, including required packages, code demonstrations, and performance results for each language. A scorecard was used to evaluate and compare Python and R based on criteria like package requirements, lines of code, simplicity, popularity, and functionality. Based on the scorecard results, R was recommended for data analytics tasks due to its accuracy, usability, and support from online resources and communities.