Criteria for selection of statistical data processing software

Abstract

There are many statistical software packages that automate the activities related to statistical data processing and visualization of results. Often the choice of a statistical package by consumers is a difficult process and it is necessary to compare different products in order to highlight the most appropriate. The selection of one or another statistical package should be based on clear criteria and be made in accordance with the objectives set by the researchers. In the present work, the criteria for comparing statistical packages are systematized into the three groups and applied to four packages.