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Statistical analytics software to predict and visualize data
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Joe M.
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Airlines/Aviation, 10,001+ employees
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Joe M.: Hi, I'm Joe. I'm a lead engineer. I'd give Minitab a five out of five. For more reviews like...
Meliksah T.
Consumer Electronics, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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Minitab is a good data analysis tool for especially business units which does not mostly have professional data analysts/scientists. So anyone can use Minitab to analyze its business data, regardless of the background.
I like how Minitab is simple, AKA, easy to use but still have many features and tools to analyze and manipulate data. I like how it is possible simply copy-paste from Excel sheet and plot any graph that is needed in literally seconds, then customize the parts of it by simple double clicking.
That's rather a design issue but when closing data tables/workspace sometimes it closes Minitab and any unsaved progression is lost and that's of course sad.
Samuel T.
Education Management, 11-50 employees
Used other for 2+ years
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Overall we haven’t identified a better statistical analysis software that can be at the reach of professionals regardless of their statistical knowledge breath and computational experience. We utilize it in the job shop, in training and education, and projects.
The functionality of Minitab is easy to use and adds value across the organization, from R&D experiments to Process Quality Control.
The point and click functionality of Minitab makes it easy to follow and implement, but becomes tedious and monotonous to go over multiple windows and tabs for advanced users.
NIKHIL K.
Used other for 2+ years
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I can compile data reports at the hit of a button. I was using Excel workbook for data analysis and regression analysis but minitab is way more user friendly and less complex in comparison to excel. It also provided a lot more functionalities which are missing in excel
There is nothing I do not like about the software. I am more than satisfied with Minitab. If anything I would like minitab to be compatible with other software systems that I use on a daily basis in order to import and export data.
Arun B.
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Higher Education, 501-1,000 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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It helps to solve ANOVA problems, regression analysis, and many more problems. Apart from these it allows optimizing process parameters and design process.
Allows to optimize processes and designs, perform different calculations very quickly and accurately. Lots of features and detailed tools makes it more accurate and allows to collect the data in many ways.
So many features make it confusing and require good training sessions to work upon any type of calculation and problems.
Emilio d.
Automotive, 51-200 employees
Used monthly for 2+ years
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Sales representative are available in English & Spanish, if you contact them by e-mail they'll answer real fast. Installation on server was easy with support provided. And installation on clients was a breeze. No problems at all. Minitab is good enough to cover our data analysis needs, we use it at the quality lab to analyze results, so far with good outcomes in few time. At first may be a bit difficult to understand if you are not familiar with terms, but after a small lesson you can quickly learn how to take advantage of the possibilities it offers.
We got a network license, it is available through the whole office with basic installation without the need to have a dedicated license for each user, specially because this is a SW we use a few times per month.
The network license is for 5 seats, for small offices (15 employees) it is too much to get all 5 and too expensive to have only 3.
Abdulkadir A.
Higher Education, 201-500 employees
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I use the Minitab program frequently for my studies in the field of health. I can easily interpret the results. In particular, it is easy to design and analyze the tools of the experiment design. In addition, there are optimization tools both in regression analysis and many tools of experimental design, which makes this program valuable. In particular, optimization models with multiple objective functions are very difficult to solve (nonlinear programming). However, the solution can be reached more easily with Minitab.
Provides ease of use, is compatible with Excel, the results are very accurate
The visual status of the graphics needs to be improved
Caleb H.
Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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It is extremely easy to use and quite powerful. You get results quickly and reliably. It has been able to do any of the statistical analysis that I have ever needed. Graphs and images look nice and integrate well into Word and Excel.
While it is easy to use, it can actually be a bit overwhelming at times. It has so many functions and capabilities that it is easy to get lost. It can also be a bit pricey.
P D.
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If you need a statistical software that stands alone from any other system. Minitab is viable option. But, if you need it to tie to other systems to be feed the data, don't go this route. You can import data manually and copy manually, but that is it. This works the same way on export. So in other words, it is like a fancy calculator that you have sitting on your desk. Over the years they have...
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PD, thank you for sharing your perspective on Minitab. Per your comment about using multiple systems, please use Help > Licensing > Move to transfer a single active license between multiple computers, at no extra charge. Only a single license can be active at any given time per the single-user license agreement, and we also offer multi-user licenses if that better meets your needs. And you can fortunately integrate Minitab with other systems to automatically import data, then create charts, run stats, etc. For assistance, please contact Tech Support at 814-231-2682.
Jeremy G.
Political Organization, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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I use Minitab to calculate statistics on data sets for my organization.
Minitab is rather straightforward for statistical uses. I appreciate that the User Interface mimics Excel, which makes it more approachable to use and learn compared to alternatives.
I would prefer there to be more visualization options so that I could make my analyses more visually stimulating.
Amanda M.
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Chemicals, 201-500 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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I use Minitab on daily basis for my college while it is not as simple to navigate through as Excel it provides a wider range of possibilities to complete your calculation and statistics questions much faster without using any formulas .
It takes a little time getting used to navigate between different options and choosing the adequate commands.
Anonymous Reviewer
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Education Management, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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I have been using this for 5 years now. This is the easiest software ever I had in my university life. I have done my undergraduate research by using this software. we do not need to code it. It has nice interference. very easy to handle in basic problems.
No need to code or programme the process. It has a graphical user interface.
Graphs are not that much attractive. we can not use those graphs directly in a report.
Adam A.
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Biotechnology, self-employed
Used monthly for 6-12 months
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I'm happy with it. Minitab does what it's supposed t do and can be extended to do more.
Minitab has everything I need to perform analytics for manufacturing and the service industry. It's nice to put in large datasets and get clean graphs for my perusal. That being said, I don't know how well it functions for anything outside of Six Sigma. The Quality Trainer package is a good way to learn how to use the software as well as the major concepts behind it, especially since many of the people who go into SS or Lean frequently can stand to refresh their statistics knowledge. The price may seem a bit steep, but it has plenty of features and, presumably, it's a necessary and deductible business expense for your consultation firm -- unless you just enjoy playing with it. That's cool, I won't judge you.
*It doesn't produce especially pretty graphs *I prefer coding in MATLAB *It can take a while to learn. Again, you're probably using this for a job that you'll be working for years or decades, so that's not really an issue.
Munetaka K.
Research, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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As a researcher, I often have to conduct statistical analysis on data to determine whether the difference is statistical etc.
Great statistical analysis that allows for quick evaluation of the significance of data. Simple and powerful, no training necessary to start using.
No major complaints about the software. Only complaint is that I don't think I can install on a Mac.
Anonymous Reviewer
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Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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Overall a good software for analysis , I will recommend it
Allows Free user Trial for One month Got result of analysis in Bell Graphs for capturing deviation I have used it for Value stream Mapping , six sigma Projects , Process Improvements
you will need a Laptop or computer system for this software for inputting data and for getting analysis.
oscar f.
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1,001-5,000 employees
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It facilitated a task entrusted to me that another could not
The software is very practical but at the same time very expensive for one who is a student, it would be ideal to take one for less complex analyzes that serve the apprentice's practice in order to have better results with this software and be of first necessity since it is very good
the cost of the package since the income is low in my country, you do not have access to the currencies and that makes it difficult to have an excellent program
Carmen A.
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Used weekly for 2+ years
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I was able to learn how to manage databases and analyze them statistically
It is a program where basic statistics analysis and multivariate methods can be done, it has a wide range of options to analyze qualitative and quantitative variables
The versions of the program should be updated constantly to be on par with other programs and the function of exporting databases should be a little easier
Kadir S.
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Automotive, 10,001+ employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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We are using this tool as a statistical data solver. You can understand the problem's inputs and effects. Weibull distrubition is the easy way to understand most cases behaviour.
I've been using this program since got the 6-Sigma green belt certificate. Best assistant to work through statistical study.
Program can be develop the some tools as an user friendly. Visual appearance is important for new-users.
Margot K.
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Higher Education, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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Minitab 18 statistical software is a great tool that can be used by different companies, colleges and universities. I started using Minitab 18 when our team needed our data analyzed, we have tried different software but Minitab has come through. The Assistant feature of the software is of great help so far, especially when facing a dilemma between two choices, the feature assists in choosing the necessary step to complete your analytical dashboard or processing. It is very easy to learn as well, being that the assistant can walk you through your first task. User-friendly.
Minitab is a bit on the pricier range when it comes to tools of the caliber.
Anonymous Reviewer
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Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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its the best staistical software which is very use full for regression analysis and ANOVA
the range of statistical analysis is not wide as ather similar packages
Anonymous Reviewer
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Medical Devices, 10,001+ employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Reliability analysis becomes easy with minitab and statistics is even more easier as well.
Test plans via reliability/survival module because of its easy of use. I also do variance analysis between two or more production batches by using ANOVA, MSA
Several times it is not easy to navigate to a certain type of analysis you are looking for and I think it should improved.
Ricardo C.
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Civil Engineering, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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In my last job I used minitab to statistically analyze the quality of a concrete plant production. Thanks to the anlyzes we were doing we noticed that the concrete supplier changed the design mix without asking any permission from us. On my current job I use minitab to analyze the down time we are having in the loading of aggregates in a ship and see ways in which we can reduce it
The simplicity to realize statistical analyses on numeric data. In my opinion it is the statistical software with the most friendly interface
The lack of features to analyze database based on string values.
Chamodhi W.
Chemicals, 11-50 employees
Used other for 1-2 years
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I used the software for the final part of my research, which was data analysis. I did analysis, plotting graphs. It was not very hard to figure out all the functions.
Very userfriendly interface. I'm not very good in statistics but had to use it for my undergrad research. This software made the whole process easy, from data analysis to plotting graphs.
Nothing bad to say. The software worked perfectly for my research purposes. For a user not very familiar with all statistical disciplines, they might have to learn that first. But the software made the process much easier.
Anonymous Reviewer
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Higher Education,
Used weekly for 2+ years
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What I like most about this software is that you do not need to have knowledge of any programming language. The interface is very user-friendly, and you can find all the tools in menus. The outputs, as graphs, also look very good.
This software should have more advanced statistical analysis tools. It has mainly all the basic statistical stuff.
Syed Mustafa F.
Retail, 1-10 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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I used Minitab 19 for doing the analysis on my eCommerce business data of customers and products. And to do forecasting calculations.
I have used multiple statistical software throughout the course of my career as an engineering student and an entrepreneur. Minitab being solely for statistical analysis has made it a g to software for the beginner or basic needs. Its Help menu has all the statistics function description in there.
having used Microsoft excel as well my needs were more than just statistical analysis which Minitab is nowhere close to Excel at that. And also the visualization is not too good. If that could be improved it would be a deal-breaker for me at least.
Ghulam Jilani Q.
Education Management, 1-10 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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Data analysis for research purposes. I was continuing with research work and collected all data. One of my books reefers to Minitab example and then I used it for statistical analysis. I found this software really useful for data analysis with various features and options.
They have a lot of options to analyze data along with graphs and plot. Their customized options provide a lot flexibility to user. This software provides statistical summary, information along with the visualized graphs.
I think they can still improve their user interface. Sometime it’s complex to find some options. Though, there are lots of statistical software analysis on the MiniTab but there arrangement and location is complex.