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Activity Number: 425
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Graphics
Abstract - #300366
Title: StatCrunch: From Statistical Software to a Portal for Social Data Analysis
Author(s): Webster West*+
Companies: Integrated Analytics LLC
Address: 17302 Sioux Springs Drive, College Station, TX, 77845,
Keywords: online ; statistical software ; social data analysis
Abstract:

For many years, StatCrunch has been available as an online statistical software package, and the software has developed a large user base in the arena of statistical education. Recently, the web site surrounding the StatCrunch application has underwent a tremendous overhaul. The site now allows users to actively share their data, results and reports with the rest of the world, and it provides a forum to discuss these items with other interested parties. In short, StatCrunch users can now create rich searchable content for social data analysis. In this talk, the potential positive impacts of this approach to software delivery on the field of statistics will be discussed. A specific focus will be given to the field of statistical education.

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