Looking for a powerful, FREE statistical analysis software?

Statistical analysis is a must for many subjects in physics. From quantum mechanics to thermal physics, we often need to use statistical tools to analyze probabilitities and perform tests on large datasets with daunting permutations. Many universities offer free versions of Minitab or Sass, but what should you do if your school does not? Or maybe you would like to continue using these powerful problem solving platforms after you get your degree?

Cue R, a powerful, user-friendly, and free statistical software that is capable of performing all the necessary parametric and nonparametric tests as well as making graphs and figures for single and multivariable analyses. Visit their website to read more and see why R is becoming more popular in classrooms and industry alike.

To download the newest version of R for Windows, click here.

To download R for Mac OSX, click here.

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