Minitab Inc. today released Minitab 16 Statistical Software, the latest version of the leading software used for quality improvement and statistics education.
Minitab 16 offers new functionality and features. The most prominent is the Assistant, a menu-based tool designed to guide users through their analyses and help them interpret their results with confidence.
Other enhancem
ents in Minitab 16 include:
- Nonlinear Regression
- Split-Plot Designs
- More Power and Sample Size Tools
- Tolerance Intervals
- New Reporting Features
- New Tutorials and Datasets
The new Assistant feature opens the door to statistical analysis for more people, so everyone engaged in quality improvement efforts throughout an organization can make more effective use of their data to make the best decisions.
"With the Assistant, no one needs to be intimidated by statistics," says Michelle Paret, product marketing manager for Minitab. "If you don't have a statistical background, or if you're just a little rusty, Minitab 16 removes that barrier. You can be sure you're analyzing your data appropriately with the Assistant."
The Assistant contains an interactive decision tree that helps you choose the right tool and walks you through your analysis step-by-step. It has a simplified interface that is easy to understand, and includes guidelines to ensure your analysis is successful. It even provides interpretation of your output and comprehensive reports you can use to present your results.
"Minitab lets you focus on improving your business because it's so easy to use," says Paret. Minitab 16 is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Documentation is available in several other languages.
A free, fully functional, 30-day trial version of Minitab 16 is available at www.minitab16.com
The company also offers Quality Trainer by Minitab, an e-learning service that teaches statistics and serves as an ongoing resource for professionals who use statistics to implement quality improvement.
email: marketing@minitab.co.uk
