[comp.sys.mac] Statistical Packages for the mac

heath@gpu.utcs.toronto.edu (Todd Heatherton) (05/27/88)

Two weeks ago I requested information about powerful statistics
programs for the mac.  I received a large number of requests for 
information from to be passed along, so I thought I should post a 
summary. Abacus Concepts, the folks who brought you Statview 512+
are releasing Statview SE+Graphics shortly.  This product promises
much improved graphics and allows users to write their own statistics
procedures.  Alternatively, users will be able to purchase add-on
programs written by Abacus.  The first add-on is Statview GLM which
should be good for most ANOVA designs, post-hocs etc..  My concern
with such a system is that the cost will become quite high to build
up a reasonable package.  

The other program that was mentioned was Systat, by Systat Corp of
Evanston.  They also have a program called SYGRAPH available.  Both
programs are reputed to follow the mac interface.

Sadly, there were no super programs lurking in backwoods.  I hope
this information is useful, or encourges someone to write a really
good program for the mac (powerful and follows the mac interface)

--Todd Heatherton  heath@gpu.utoronto.edu
  Department of Psychology
  University of Toronto, Canada M5S 1A1