Library Tutorials: Programming/Statistical Software

What is MATLAB?

MATLAB® is a programming platform designed specifically for engineers and scientists. MATLAB uses MATLAB language, a matrix-based language allowing the most natural expression of computational mathematics.

Accessing MATLAB

• On-site use: all workstations in the Bloedorn Technology Center
• Personal use: Desktop, online and mobile access available to all GW affiliates

MATLAB Tutorials

What is SAS?

SAS is a software package used for statistical data analysis.

Accessing SAS

You can access SAS via the following methods:

• On-site use: workstations in the Women's Board Teaching Classroom and Middle Computer Lab
• Remote access: use the LAI desktop via GW Virtual Computer Lab
• Individual access: GW faculty members, students, and staff can request an individual SAS license for their personal Windows PC, to be used for academic and research purposes

SAS Tutorials

What is Stata?

Stata is a software package used for statistical data analysis.

Accessing Stata

• On-site use: workstations in the Women's Board Teaching Classroom and Middle Computer Lab
• Remote access: use the LAI desktop via GW Virtual Computer Lab

Stata Tutorials

What is NVivo?

NVivo is a software package used for qualitative data analysis. It includes tools to support the analysis of textual data in a wide array of formats, as well as and audio, video, and image data.

Accessing NVivo

You can access NVivo via the following methods:

• On-site use: workstations in the Women's Board Teaching Classroom and Middle Computer Lab
• Download: available for personal and GW-managed devices
  • NVivo Installation Guide for Windows
• Remote access: use the LAI desktop via GW Virtual Computer Lab

NVivo Tutorials

What is SPSS?

IBM SPSS is a software package used for statistical data analysis.

Accessing SPSS

You can access SPSS via the following methods:

• On-site use: workstations in the Women's Board Teaching Classroom and Middle Computer Lab
• Remote access: use the LAI desktop via GW Virtual Computer Lab

SPSS Tutorials