Phyllis,
   I work mainly with SAS and SPSS and have found SAS a valuable resource in working with complex data. The SAS Graph module can handle any type of graphical task.  These tasks do require a knowledge of SAS syntax, and I'll be happy to help with you that.  SPSS also provides data management and graphical capabilities and is more menu-driven than SAS. Since SPSS was originally designed for Social Science applications, its graphics may be more suitable for your dissertation needs.  Again I would be glad to assist you with that.

Jon
Dr. Jon Patton
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From: Research Computing Support [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cummins, Phyllis Ann
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 9:21 AM
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Subject: Stata

I found a document on the Miami website with your e-mail address.  The document - Miami University RedHawk Cluster
Overview - lists Stata as one of the statistical packages used at Miami.  I am a doctoral student in Social Gerontology and would like more information about Stata, including any instructional courses on the software and whether I am able to have it installed on my MU computer.  I have used SPSS and SAS but understand from my readings that Stata has superior graphics and may be preferred for complex data sets, such as what I will likely use for my dissertation.

Thanks.


Phyllis Cummins
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