ProStat

ProStat
Developer(s)	Poly Software International, Inc.
Stable release	5.5 / 2010
Operating system	Windows
Type	technical graphing and analysis package
License	proprietary
Website	Poly Software International, Inc.

Last updated May 03, 2019

ProStat is a program for statistical analysis and graphical presentation designed to analyze data and create publication quality 2D and 3D graphs developed by Poly Software International, Inc. The software can read multiple formats and perform mathematical transforms and statistical analyses. ProStat can help reach research and development goals, including analyzing data for a proposal, preparing graphs for publication, or solving technical research problems. ProStat is maintained on Microsoft Windows operating systems, and the current version is 5.5 for Windows 98 to Windows 7.

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History

ProStat was developed by Poly Software International, Inc. in 1996.

Capabilities

ProStat provides a data sheet window called Sheet Window where data can be edited and analyzed, a graphics editing window called Plot Window where data can be plotted on screen, the capability to export to most computer graphic formats, and the ability to print at high resolutions on common dot-matrix printers, laser printers, plotters, or slide makers. Users can import their data from various formats including Microsoft Excel, ASCII, CSV, Microsoft Access, and dBase.

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Comparison with PSI-Plot

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References

↑ Grant, Felix. "ProStat 4.8 and PSI-Plot 8.8", Scientific Computing World , 30 July 2008.

External links

Poly Software International, Inc., official site

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[1] Grant, Felix. "ProStat 4.8 and PSI-Plot 8.8", Scientific Computing World , 30 July 2008.