I read with particular interest all replies to the query "On choosing a
stats package". I am curious to know how Stata does compare to Splus and
SAS. Is true that SAS is the most required by employers?
Ed.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Vaughan" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: st: On choosing a stats package...
> Thank you to the many people who responded to my query. That you were
> in favour of Stata was expected, but that the responses addressed my
> questions directly and thoughtfully answered the unspoken question: on
> the extent and nature of Stata support, both from the company and from
> its (evidently diverse) community. Not only the direct responses but
> the run of unrelated postings were part of the positive answer.
>
> I have a demo copy of JMP and am further exploring Stata through my
> daughter's university access. However, my conclusion is already there.
> I will be buying Stata and using Data Desk's EDA features when I feel
> that need.
>
> Thank you all for your assistance.
>
> regards
> David Vaughan
>
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> * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq
> * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/
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