ERIC Number: EJ1408943
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0141-982X
EISSN: EISSN-1467-9639
Opting for Open-Source? A Review of Free Statistical Software Programs
Melissa A. Shepherd; Elizabeth J. Richardson
Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, v46 n1 p53-63 2024
Statistical software is commonly used in undergraduate social sciences statistics courses. Due to the increase in online/hybrid courses and the cost of SPSS, instructors may wish to switch to another statistical software. We cover seven programs: Excel, Google Sheets, jamovi, JASP, PSPP, R, and SOFA. We compare programs using the following criteria: ease of download, quality of online instructions, availability of instructor resources, sophistication of analyses available, ease of use, operating system requirements, whether it uses point-and-click or code, and whether a VPAT is available. Adopting new course materials is a valuable part of instruction but time-consuming. Therefore, this review provides information about commonly available or free open-source programs so instructors can choose based on the needs of their students and/or institutions.
Descriptors: Open Source Technology, Statistics, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Statistics Education, Electronic Learning, Technology Uses in Education, Technology Integration, Usability, Courseware, Media Selection, Higher Education, Faculty
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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