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In a comparative review of Windows statistics packages, STATISTICA received the highest overall rating.
The reviewer stated that:
"STATISTICA/w is one of those rare programs that achieves a balance between power and ease of use. Because it also has good graphics and a broad suite of analytic techniques, the package is indeed unique." (page 315).
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In a comparative review of all Macintosh statistics packages currently available on the market, STATISTICA for the Macintosh received an extremely positive evaluation and the highest overall rating (4.5 mice).
(Note: The version of STATISTICA for the Macintosh (the latest release 4.1) is a STATISTICA/w-compatible package that features most of the functionality of the Windows version.)
In the conclusion of his comparative review of STATISTICA, SPSS, and Systat, John McCormick wrote:
"Who's who. Which of the three should you choose? STATISTICA/w has the best graphics and is good for non-programmers and for general analysis by either beginners or professional statisticians. Unless you work at a non-Windows PC, STATISTICA/w probably is your best all-around choice, ..." (page 36).
In a comprehensive, comparative review, eight statistical data analysis programs were benchmarked and evaluated:
BMDP, release 7.0 SPSS for Windows, release 6.01 Genstat 5, release 2.2 Statgraphics Plus, release 7.01 Minitab for Windows, release 9.2 STATISTICA, release 4.5 SAS for Windows, release 6.08 Systat, release 5.04
The editors selected STATISTICA as the winner of the comparison, and concluded:
"Eight statistical software packages were reviewed. Computational power, graphics, user-friendliness and quality of documentation were compared.
STATISTICA is recommended as the best statistical software for most users, from students to scientists. Its selection of statistical analysis procedures and graphs is impressive. It is a full-featured statistical package, well integrated with the Windows environment, it supports DDE, OLE, right-mouse button, and TT-fonts; it is not very resource-demanding and it is suitable also for those who do not have top of the line PCs. (...) it is the most user-friendly of all reviewed packages and it also has the best graphics. (...) STATISTICA is also the least expensive software (among the most powerful ones) because the user is getting all of the modules in a single system [and not via add-ons that have to be purchased separately]." (page 81)
In his review of STATISTICA/w, Antonio Cianci concluded:
"STATISTICA/w implements a system of numerical optimizations and optimizations of graphics redraws that make the program incredibly fast. The package is well integrated with Windows and it is fairly easy to use. (...) The speed, the good integration, the excellent graphics make STATISTICA/w a necessary tool for anyone who does statistical data analysis." (page 89).
In his review of STATISTICA/w, Eric Melse concluded:
"Statistics packages are not a kind of software that people automatically install on their computers, however, the new release of STATISTICA/w makes this option quite attractive. (...) The authors of STATISTICA have really done everything imaginable to lead the user to the desired results as fast as possible. (...) The selection of options is amazingly extensive and yet the user never gets lost. (...) The program responds in a 'split-second,' and its large selection of graphics facilities offer countless analytic and presentation options. (...) If one takes into account the sheer range of applications offered by STATISTICA, then one can only conclude that the user gets enormous value for the money." (page 26)
In his review of STATISTICA/w, Harvey Kaye (the author of Decision Power), concluded:
"STATISTICA has the best user interface I have ever seen in a program. It will not teach you statistics, but it graciously guides you through your analysis. The design of the program is remarkable in that it uses icons and single click procedures to get almost everything done. If you omit a variable or required parameter, the program informs you of what it needs to complete the analysis.
Five other high-end statistics programs on the market all claim to be the best. Only STATISTICA dares to compare. They [StatSoft] give you actual performance comparisons and explain the limitations of each competitor's program (StatSoft will send you a copy of this shoot-out comparison for the asking; Call (918) 749-1119). After trying STATISTICA for myself, I can see why they are so confident. This program is a software engineering superstar. I give STATISTICA for Windows my highest recommendation."
The authors of a comprehensive review of STATISTICA in ENTER (a leading Polish computer magazine) concluded:
"There are two main factors that determine the overall quality of a statistics package: the ease of use (intuitiveness, responsiveness, customizability) and the power/functionality (the number of supported procedures, speed, and capacity). Looking at the selection of statistics packages currently available on the market, it appears that these two factors are "contradictory." However, STATISTICA/w is an exception to that rule. (...)
In summary, STATISTICA offers a wealth of statistical, graphics, and database management procedures. It is highly customizable (the user can configure it according to his/her individual preferences). Also, its speed, good integration with the Windows environment, and its open architecture (the user can add custom procedures to the application) make STATISTICA/w one of the top (if not the very best) software product in its class." (pages 25-27).
The article in C'T Magazin (3/94) is an analytic comparative review, featuring speed and precision benchmarks and detailed analyses of the functionality of all major Windows and DOS statistics software available on the market. STATISTICA/w received the highest overall rating (+4).
Also, STATISTICA was named: "the best Windows implementation of all tested programs." (page 178).
In the comparative review of statistical software (by Jonathan Plitman), two packages for Windows were compared: STATISTICA/w and Systat. Seven rating dimensions were used; every difference between the two programs was in favor of STATISTICA/w:
In the section on STATISTICA/w, the reviewer noted:
"Performance is fast. (...) Statistical coverage is very thorough. (...) Data entry into spreadsheet-like windows is excellent and highly flexible. (...) Text output is flexible in format and fully editable. (...) Graphics are very fine. (...) The interface is potent, flexible, and very easy to use. (...) It is a powerful instrument and a fine piece of flexible, user-friendly design." (page 6).