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What statistical packages are available on UCS?
SPSS
SAS
How do I select which package to use?
If you are working on a class assignment or doing a research project for a professor, the professor will probably tell you which program to use.

The two statistical packages are on UCS. Anyone associated with the university (faculty, staff, registered student) can get an UCS account and then use these programs.

SPSS is a windows based program which allows you to input your data in a spreadsheet-type data editor. You can then use pull down menus to perform statistical analyses.

SAS can be used to perform simple or complex analyses of data. It has many data management tools.

How do I find out more information about one of these programs?

Look at the documents SPSS on UCS and SAS on UCS for additional information.

You can also contact the Help Desk,

Stephens Hall 201; 482-5516.

Legal Terms

SAS is a registered trademark of SAS Institute, Inc.
SPSS is a registered trademark of SPSS Inc.



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