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Dataplot vs SAS/STAT

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SAS/STAT

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FigureDataplotSAS/STAT
Price fromFree—
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published11
Spec score · Statistical Analysis Software8.4 (#21)8.9 (#4)
Deploymentdesktopboth
GraphicsIt supports 2D, 3D, contour, color, multi-trace, and multi-plot graphics, along with presentation and summary graphics.The feature list describes hundreds of statistical graphs and customizable graphics through Base SAS SG procedures.
Intended usersNIST describes its target users as researchers and analysts working with scientific and engineering processes.SAS describes SAS/STAT as designed for both specialized and enterprise-wide analytics.
PurposeDataplot is a software system for scientific visualization, statistical analysis, and nonlinear modeling.SAS/STAT provides statistical analysis tools for specialized and enterprise-wide analytics.
Regression modelsYesYes
Statistical testsYesYes
SupportNIST says support is not guaranteed, is provided when staff time allows, and prioritizes NIST staff; a Dataplot mailing list is available.SAS lists SAS/STAT on the SAS Viya platform and SAS/STAT 15.4 among its most recent releases.

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SAS/STAT

SAS/STAT is statistical analysis software for specialized and enterprise-wide analytics. Its library includes more than 90 procedures for methods such as regression, survey and survival analysis, multiple imputation and Bayesian modeling. Other documented areas include ANOVA, categorical, cluster, multivariate and nonparametric analysis, as well as propensity scores and causal treatment-effect estimation. Methods are available for small data sets, missing values and large data tasks. SAS describes 14 SAS/STAT procedures as multithreaded and makes 12 SAS High-Performance Statistics procedures available for single-machine use. Predictive modeling options include regression, generalized additive, mixed and nonlinear models, and decision trees. Hundreds of statistical graphs and customizable graphics are included. SAS says the software runs on major computing platforms, accesses nearly any data source and integrates into computing environments. A free trial provides access to SAS Viya in a private trial environment. Pricing is available on request. SAS lists SAS/STAT on the SAS Viya platform and SAS/STAT 15.4 among its most recent releases.

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