Which one of the following programming languages is specifically designed for use in analytics applications?

Python is a general-purpose programming language with extensive libraries for data science, but it was not originally designed specifically for analytics.

R was specifically designed for statistical computing and graphics, providing a wide array of statistical and graphical techniques that are highly relevant for data analysis and analytics applications.

C++ is a powerful, general-purpose programming language primarily used for system programming and high-performance applications, not specifically for analytics.

Java is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language widely used for enterprise applications and web development, not specifically designed for analytics.