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In an increasingly data-driven world, it is more important than ever for students as well as professionals to better understand basic statistical concepts. 100 Questions (and Answers) About Statistics addresses the essential questions that students ask about statistics in a concise and accessible way. It is perfect for instructors, students, and practitioners as a supplement to more comprehensive materials, or as a desk reference with quick answers to the most frequently asked questions.
What Statistical Software Packages Should I Consider Using? SPSS? Excel? Others?
What Statistical Software Packages Should I Consider Using? SPSS? Excel? Others?
Many statistical analysis software packages are available; some are free, some are shareware (you pay what you think the software is worth), and some are commercial products. Which one you choose will depend upon several factors.
SPSS, a very popular software package has been produced for many years, is used mostly by researchers in the social and behavioral sciences. It is expensive, but most postsecondary institutions have installed it on their campus-wide servers. Therefore, if you are a student, you can use it without additional cost. Plus, relatively inexpensive student versions are available, though these are limited in capability.
Excel, the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, allows you to manipulate rows and columns of numbers ...
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