Question 1

Which of the following is free and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Unix platforms but takes a while to get used to because the learning curve tends to be a bit steep?&#10;A)R&#10;B)Minitab&#10;C)StatCrunch&#10;D)SPSS

Accepted Answer

R is a free platform-independent software that runs on all major operating systems like Windows, Mac, Linux, and Unix. However, R has a steep learning curve and takes time to get used to.

Question 2

Almost all big statistics packages do the same things.However, they are different in the ways they do them.

Accepted Answer

While most big statistics packages have similar functionalities, they can differ in terms of how they implement those functions, the user interface, and other features.

Question 3

Self-prompting dialog boxes and the ability to use macros to automate tasks are features of _______.&#10;A)SPSS&#10;B)STATISTICA&#10;C)Minitab&#10;D)R

Accepted Answer

Self-prompting dialog boxes and the ability to use macros to automate tasks are features of STATISTICA. While other statistical software programs like SPSS, Minitab, and R have similar features, the specific features mentioned in the question are exclusive to STATISTICA.

Question 4

PSPP is an open-source variant of SPSS.

Accepted Answer

PSPP is a free and open-source software package for statistical analysis that is intended as a free alternative to SPSS.

Question 5

According to the text, what is one of the most important things to remember when buying a statistics software package?&#10;A)buy direct from the manufacturer&#10;B)try before you buy&#10;C)always buy shareware&#10;D)share software packages with friends

Accepted Answer

Trying the software before purchasing will allow you to assess its compatibility with your needs and ensure that it meets your expectations.

Question 6

Minitab contains utilities that include ReportPad, which is a report generator.

Accepted Answer

Minitab does contain utilities, including ReportPad, which is a report generator that allows you to create custom reports with graphs, tables, images, and more.

Question 7

According to the text, which of the following is the most popular statistical software package?&#10;A)STATISTICA&#10;B)Minitab&#10;C)JMP&#10;D)SPSS

Accepted Answer

According to the text, SPSS is the most popular statistical software package.

Question 8

Which of the following is billed as &#34;statistical discovery software&#34; that produces graphics with each statistical procedure?&#10;A)SPSS&#10;B)JMP&#10;C)R&#10;D)Minitab

Accepted Answer

JMP is specifically marketed as "statistical discovery software" and includes advanced graphics capabilities with each statistical procedure. SPSS, R, and Minitab are also statistical software programs but do not necessarily emphasize graphics in the same way as JMP.

Question 9

Which of the following statistical software packages is free?&#10;A)PSPP&#10;B)Minitab&#10;C)SPSS&#10;D)JMP

Accepted Answer

PSPP is a free and open-source alternative to SPSS, which is a widely used statistical software package. Minitab and JMP are both commercial software packages that require payment for use, while SPSS itself is not free but requires a license to use. Therefore, PSPP is the best choice as a free statistical software package.

Deck 20: A Statistical Software Sampler