The spreadsheet as a statistical platform

B.P. Murphy; J.E. Klobas; G.A. Bartlett

doi:10.1007/978-1-4612-2856-1_81

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The spreadsheet as a statistical platform

B.P. Murphy, J.E. Klobas and G.A. Bartlett

Computing Science and Statistics, pp.477-478

Springer

1992

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2856-1_81

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Abstract

We have found spreadsheets very useful for teaching statistics; students learn quickly when typing and debugging formulae. But after a while, it is necessary to turn to a more traditional statistical package for real-world data examination. WESTAT has been developing the MASS system for some years, a stand-alone statistical package of some size and power, and we have used it extensively for teaching. In the past 6 months we (1.5 persons) have ported MASS completely to sit inside Informix Inc.’s new spreadsheet Wingz on the Mac. We discuss some of the techniques enabling this port, indicating how others can do likewise, and its impact on teaching matters.

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Title: The spreadsheet as a statistical platform
Authors/Creators: B.P. Murphy (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
J.E. Klobas (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
G.A. Bartlett (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
Contributors: C. Page (Editor)
R. LePage (Editor)
Publication Details: Computing Science and Statistics, pp.477-478
Publisher: Springer
Identifiers: 991005540147207891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Book chapter

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