Effective Microcomputer Statistical Software
- 1 August 1987
- journal article
- statistical computing
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The American Statistician
- Vol. 41 (3) , 222-228
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00031305.1987.10475487
Abstract
This article focuses on important aspects of microcomputer statistical software. These include documentation, control language, data entry, data listing and editing, data manipulation, graphics, statistical procedures, output, customizing, system environment, and support. The primary concern is that a package encourage good statistical practice.Keywords
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