SigmaPlot

SigmaPlot for Windows is a graphing program designed to aid in documenting and publishing research, specializing in the graphical presentation of results. SigmaPlot also includes summary statistics, a mathematical transform language, a powerful nonlinear curve fitter, and scientific data worksheet that accommodates large data sets. For more information on SigmaPlot, please see the SigmaPlot page at the Systat Software site.

SigmaPlot is available for Windows (faculty/staff only). Users requesting distribution copies of SigmaPlot software will be charged on a per application program/CPU loaded basis (fee schedule subject to change without prior notice). This Distribution Agreement is effective for the current fiscal year. Sigmaplot site licenses are NOT available to students; however, Sigmaplot is available at all of General Access Computing Labs (GACLs) on campus.

SigmaPlot for Windows is certified for Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Microsoft Office 98, 2000, and Windows XP. The use of Sigmaplot for Windows v10 in Microsoft Vista is not officially supported at this time, but although not certified, the latest version (v10) of the software work with Vista.

Request or upgrade using the University IT Services Site License Agreement. The annual license period is from July 1 to June 30 of the next year (e.g. July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006). Faculty and staff should receive a renewal notice from Univeresity IT Services in late May or June every year; follow the instructions in the email to renew the license. Upgrades to new software releases are free. The option of a pro-rated price for a Sigmaplot license is NOT available. If you have purchased a new computer and need SAS reinstalled, contact statsoft@cavern.uark.edu, and you will be given directions for checking out a copy of the installation loaner package (including installation media and installation instructions).

See the SigmaPlot Price List.

If you have purchased a statistical site license, you do not need to purchase a copy of the media CD as all site license users can check out any of the licensed statistics software installation loner media free of charge by contacting statsoft@cavern.uark.edu. If you are faculty or staff and have access to gizmo.uark.edu, you can download the software. If you are a student; you will need to check out the loaner CD from University IT Services.

SAS is also available in the General Access Computer Labs.

For help with statistical computing, you can call 575-2905 or contact keys@uark.edu.