Stefanie Dzierzon writes (on 00/5/13)
> I am studying statistics (in Germany). Any calculator is ad-
> mitted. Which calculator is the best for statistics? What
> would you suggest to use?
I compare the properties of computers and calculators for statis-
tical analysis in a paper (1998, sec. 8). The comparison sug-
gests that computers are preferred to calculators on most impor-
tant properties. Thus I recommend that students who have access
to computers purchase computer software for statistical analysis
instead of purchasing a calculator.
Two inexpensive software products for statistical analysis that
are frequently used by students are DataDesk and Minitab. (Both
products are sometimes bundled with introductory statistics text-
books.)
Information about DataDesk (which can be purchased with its own
online textbook called ActivStats) is available at
http://www.datadesk.com/
Information about Minitab is available at
http://www.minitab.com/
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Donald B. Macnaughton MatStat Research Consulting Inc
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Toronto, Canada
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REFERENCE
Macnaughton, D. B. 1998. "Eight features of an ideal introductory
statistics course." Available at
http://www.matstat.com/teach/
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