Statgraphics is a
statistics package
Statistical software are specialized computer programs for analysis in statistics and econometrics.
Open-source
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functions.
History
The software was created in 1980 by Dr. Neil W. Polhemus while on the faculty at the Princeton University School of Engineering and Applied Science for use as a teaching tool for his statistics students. It was made available to the public in 1982, becoming and early example of data science software designed for use on the PC.
Software

The flagship version of Statgraphics is Statgraphics Centurion, a Windows desktop application with capabilities for regression analysis, ANOVA, multivariate statistics, Design of Experiments, statistical process control, life data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization. The data analysis procedures include
descriptive statistics,
hypothesis testing,
regression analysis,
analysis of variance,
survival analysis,
time series analysis and forecasting,
sample size determination, multivariate methods, machine learning and
Monte Carlo techniques. The SPC menu includes many procedures for
quality assessment,
capability analysis,
control charts,
measurement systems analysis, and acceptance sampling. The program also features a DOE Wizard that creates and analyzes statistically designed experiments.
Applications

Statgraphics is frequently used for
Six Sigma process improvement. The program has also been used in various health and nutrition-related studies. The software is heavily used in manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automobiles, food and consumer goods. It is also widely used in mining, environmental studies, and basic R&D.
Distribution
Statgraphics is distributed by Statgraphics Technologies, Inc., a privately held company based in
The Plains, Virginia
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.
See also
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List of statistical packages
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Comparison of statistical packages
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List of information graphics software
References
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Statistical software
Science software for Windows