ASCB 2000: Scientific Graphing Software

Prism is a compact, flexible program that combines nonlinear regression (curve fitting), basic biostatistics and scientific graphing. Its design will allow you to efficiently analyze, graph and organize your experimental data. The program helps you:

• Fit curves with nonlinear regression - For many labs, nonlinear regression is the most commonly used data analysis technique. This program streamlines (and teaches) curve fitting.

• Perform statistics - The program makes it easy to perform basic statistical tests commonly used by laboratory researchers and clinicians. It does not take the place of heavy duty statistics programs. It offers a complete set of statistical analyses up to two-way ANOVA, including analysis of contingency tables and survival curves. The program does not perform ANOVA higher than two-way, or multiple, logistic or proportional hazards regression.

• Create scientific graphs – The program makes a wide variety of 2D scientific graphics. Included are all the features that scientists need including automatic calculation of error bars, Greek letters, log axes, discontinuous axes and much more.

• Organize your work - The unique organization of the program helps you stay organized and lets you carefully track how your data are analyzed. Your data and files are linked into one organized folder so it is always easy to retrace your steps.

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