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Statistical packages for the Macintosh.

R Friedman¹, F Molay, S Locke

¹Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA 02215.

M.D. Computing : Computers in Medical Practice

|September 1, 1992

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Mac statistical software makes data analysis accessible for physician researchers. Programs like SYSTAT and JMP offer powerful features, simplifying complex research design and statistical computing for non-statisticians.

Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Biostatistics
Scientific Computing

Background:

The Mac platform's capabilities in statistical computing were previously limited.
Physician researchers often face challenges with complex statistical analysis software.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate statistical software packages available for the Macintosh platform in May 1992.
To determine the suitability of these programs for physician researchers without extensive statistical training.

Main Methods:

Review of available statistical software versions for Mac in May 1992.
Comparative assessment of features, usability, and perceived intimidation factor for non-statistician users.

Main Results:

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Mac versions of SPSS and Minitab were found to be impressive.

SYSTAT was noted for its established richness and capacity, while JMP offered innovative features.

StatView and SuperANOVA provided intuitive interfaces but lacked essential online help.

Conclusions:

Macintosh computers can serve as a viable platform for data analysis for physician researchers.
SYSTAT and JMP were recommended based on their features and capabilities, with considerations for user interface and online help in future developments.