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About Minitab
Powerful statistical software everyone can use to analyze data and find meaningful solutions to their toughest business problems.
Minitab has made it so easy to analyze the data. It was one of the first statistics software that I had used and found its features and interface so user friendly.
That was crucial feature for educational purposes. There is no way to properly organize my output project to be presented to course instructor.
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One of the statistical analysis software that I used every week
Comments: Overall my experience with Minitab is very positive. It helps me to perform my job more efficiently as data driven conclusion or reports are very well accepted by many people especially management.
Pros:
I like Minitab for its easy navigation and the layout or its dashboard information. Analysis reports are being summarized very neat and helping users to understand what the data is telling easily.
Cons:
Online licensing is the least that I like about this software. Currently I am using online license which means I have to be online to use Minitab which is very inconvenient for me.
Minitab for Process/Product Improvement
Comments: Minitab is a statistical software useful for presentation and evaluation of acquired data. It guarantees that the data for analysis is reliable and accurately calculated because it is computer-based. The controls for graphs and charts, fundamental statistics, and analysis of variance are some of the most useful components of this software for me.In my college years, Excel is what I used to display the statistical graphics for our presentations, but after learning how to use Minitab while working in the field, I find it to be more practical since regressions, standard deviation, or any other statistical data don't need to be manually computed.The graph and chart controls and analysis of variance are two features I use frequently in this software. By combining these two, we can easily identify the outlier or significant defect that adds to our process' manufacturing loss. The assistance of statistics, hypothesis testing, and statistical display provided by this application considerably enhances our process and final product. Additionally, the company practices Lean Six Sigma, which mandates the use of Minitab to represent statistical data for simple analysis and interpretation in order to reduce errors and defects.
Pros:
1.Provides statistics automatically2.ANOVA, descriptive analysis, measurement system analysis, and other improved statistical analysis tools are included.3.Accurate Data Importing4.With Statistical Data Inference
Cons:
1.The range of statistical analyses is not comparable to SPSS and SAS.2.The user interface of this software can be a little bit difficult if you are unfamiliar with statistical techniques.3.Less frequently used for numerical and mathematical analysis

Good tools for researchers, analyst
Comments: We have been using this software for more than 10 years in the company. It very helpful for our improvement projects. However, that was not easy when we think to use the output from Minitab to apply in our manufacturing information system or think how to apply the advantage of Minitab to our big-data.
Pros:
- Very common tool and that can be used for root cause analysis, problem solver and especially in the project needs to work with data (6 Sigma projects) - The guideline and assistance function in the tool is quite helpful for the beginner - Customer support is great as you can call, email and they can work out with you for the solution quickly. - The output/report makes sense with all logic and statistics result
Cons:
- The learning curve is quite long, needs to invest both time/money to know how to use the tool efficiently - The graph/report output is not perfect and sometimes it requires time to make it up - Big gap to integrate with other systems, meaning you only use this offline, no options to interface with other databases. That also shows the limitation when import/export file.
Great software for data visualization in scientific research work
Comments: Great tool for statistical analysis, prediction, plotting of data and easy to learn to use. Lots of tutorials are available to use this software effectively.
Pros:
For my research work, I have to analyze the data and visualize the results to showcase my research outcome. I always prefer to use software like Minitab for easily showing the output of experiment. It has enriched library and you can plot anything from your available data.
Cons:
Minitab is a lightweight software but sometimes you may face difficulty to handle large size data to plot. It got fridge sometimes to work with huge database of millions of information.
Suitable software for engineers
Comments: I have enjoy using this software for planing several optimal design and also regression modeling. I appreciate providing the predicted R-Square as an useful option in the output of regression analysis.
Pros:
There are many statistical software in the market but Minitab is specially designed for engineers. It has a very advanced capability in design and analysis of experiment.
Cons:
The design of this software user interface is so classic. So, maybe using another framework for making the user interface more attractive is needed.
Fantastic functionality with a steep learning curve
Comments: Overall positive. Despite needing time to learn it, it was still faster than alternatives to get the data gathered and into a presentable format.
Pros:
The amount you can do with the program cannot be understated, it makes data crunching so much easier. If you need to analyze and present data, I haven't found a better program.
Cons:
Despite the upside, a lot of the functionality needs to be taught to you by a peer or by a tutorial. The interworkings were not that clear to me at first.
Best program for charts and analysis
Pros:
Easy to apply formulas and analysis, very user friendly. Charts very easy to read.
Cons:
Haven't found anything bad yet. This program is awesome.
Lean Black Belt must have
Comments: I have solved several situations related to production process. With the graphs, visuals and statistics I can understand the current process and identify if the process is in control or not. As a Lean Black Belt it is a must have.
Pros:
If you are a lean expert you must have this application. As a Black Belt, I need this to be able to take decisions for improvement projects. This helps you understand the process and make possible predictions. Also the graphs and visuals helps you explain the process to the top management and others. It is great to see trends and identify major offenders.
Cons:
To use the application probably you must need a training from an expert to have a better understanding of all features. And another thing is you must know basic concepts of statistics.

Incredible software for performing statistical and predictive analysis
Comments: Overall, I have had great experience using minitab, the software is incredibly powerful for predictive analysis, design of experiments and data visualization
Pros:
The ease of use, the comments on some output, the annotations, predictive analytics and the formatting of tables and charts.
Cons:
Minitab is Expensive though its worth the price

What I like most about Minitab is the amount of data handling features.
Comments: I was very happy when I was able to analyze and find solutions to process problems so quickly and without having to use multiple tools as I did before. Before, I used a tool to record data, another to analyze and process and another to generate reports. I recommend it to everyone and I'm sure you'll be able to generate many productivity boosting results with this software.
Pros:
What I like most about Minitab is the amount of data handling features. It is also very easy to copy and paste data from other Windows software reducing data transfer time.
Cons:
I have nothing to complain about, I liked everything I saw and used.
Minitab is a great helper in statistical data analysis for decision making.
Comments: Minitab is a fundamental piece for the realization of the projects according to the pre-defined goals.
Pros:
The extraction of the detailed and complete analysis in seconds.
Cons:
Some filling rules, confuse me because of excel.
Discovering the Excellence of Minitab
Comments: I have been steadily employing this software for the past two years for Civil/manufacturing research purposes, and I'm also guiding our students to leverage this tool to generate better outcomes. Predictive tool study and time series intelligence are the most useful capabilities for this program
Pros:
The most remarkable platform for acquiring knowledge and examining gives you the capability to refine the configurations with amazingly exact diagrams and graphs. Examine the results or data with their optimal figures on this practical application.
Cons:
This system might incorporate some further essential features to augment its suppleness and enhance the standard of the diagrams and graphs it produces for investigation applications, rendering it more alluring and brilliant for scientists and analytic engineers.
Minitab- A great tool for statistical data analysis
Comments: Great tool for statistical data analysis and visualization. It has great features and does not require any special training. I found it user-friendly and easy to use. A free trial is available, however, it is worthful to buy a license.
Pros:
Great features of presenting statistical data with plots.Provides results quickly.User-friendly and easy to use.Good customer support
Cons:
Limited plotting options and some missing features as compared to other programs such as Excel.
Minitab a Complete Analytics package.
Comments: Overall experience is very good as it is necessary for our students projects.
Pros:
It is very simple software used to analyze complex operations. It is user friendly and takes less time to understand fully. It is mostly used in the educational Institutes for the project works for generating time series trends.
Cons:
All the features available in Excel is not exploited. There is chance of improving the software towards 3D plots.
Data analysis
Comments: It is good software for social science study and descriptive statistics.
Pros:
It is useful for descriptive statistics and it is easy to use for beginners.It has good view for graphs.It is important for time series data.
Cons:
It does not work for any type of statistical analysis. for example; to analysis joint model.
Minitab is best for basic data analytics
Comments: It's good for basic data analysis
Pros:
Basic statistical analysis like control charts, Quality and reliability analysis
Cons:
Multivariate analysis of multidimensional data
Very good for descriptive and inferential analysis
Comments: I use minitab 18 very often to analyze process variations of food production plant, also it is used to report the improvements on any process based on any change.
Pros:
Minitab offers a very good end user experience for descriptive and inferential analysis. Also minitab product help tutorials are very good and well explained that cover most of the possible doubts. The interpretation of results that minitab provides on integral analysis like Capability analysis or hypothesis testing is very useful for sharing with management.
Cons:
*Developing scripts on minitab is not as intuitive as it should be so doing repetitive task can be a headache. *Also querying data from an external data source could be easier, at this moment requires a well defined DSN file and adjusting filters on data to retrieve could be also easier. *There are not enough modeling methods on minitab
The Graph Function in Minitab is helpful
Pros:
The Graph Tab in Minitab is straight forward. I usually use scatterplot and histogram functions at the beginning of my analysis in order to capture the distribution of my data. Probability Plot and Probability Distribution plot are also helpful when you are looking for parametric distribution functions to fit the data. You can also overlap two distributions in one plot for comparison.
Cons:
The graphs plotted by Minitab are generally clear. However, I hope they will be more aesthetic, such as the styles of labels, coordinates, and ticks. Also, I hope we can overlap more curves on one graph in order to highlight the differences between datasets.
Minitab helps me analyzing the manufacturing process.
Comments: I use Minitab to analyze problem solving data, to review the scrap evolution through time. It is a great software to put data and have a nice analysis.
Pros:
It's simple to use and fits to my company's needs. I can present and report my results directly from minitab instead of using a power point
Cons:
Minitab has far more functions than are necessary for most Six Sigma applications. It is, however, very easy to use for a number of basic graphs and statistical tools utilized in Six Sigma.
Good intro statistical software
Pros:
Does not require prior programming knowledge. Easy to teach to first time statistical analyst
Cons:
Lacks some of the newer methodologies and solutions, and lacks flexibility
I do statistical analysis for many of my projects, Minitab is essential for this analysis.
Comments: Not only can I run any statistical analysis that I may need, I can also learn about ones I did not previously know. And with an easy Microsoft Excel import function you can run regressions on any data sent your way.
Pros:
Any kind of statistical analysis you need done you can find with Minitab. While in many other programs it takes careful wording of equations and an innate knowledge of statistics Minitab lays it out in a very clear manner. Whether you want to run an ANOVA, a Chi-squared test, make a histogram, or run a multiple regression model Minitab offers all of this and more. Furthermore, I have spent a good amount of time going through Minitab's tutorials and those are worth their weight in gold. If you ever worry that you forgot everything from your college statistics course: don't. This program will teach you everything you need to know.
Cons:
It could be better at offering ways to print your projects, it can look jumbled if you do not set it up carefully.
Minitab overall
Pros:
The fact that it is easy to use, has lot of functions and is perfect for data analysis
Cons:
At the beginning it is difficult to understand the tables, what to put in them and how to interpret a result
What a wonderful data analytical tool
Pros:
With the tool you are able to handle any statistical assignment from data entry to data analysis to data visualision. Its easy to use and does not need an expert handle any assignment.
Cons:
The tool is exeptional and gives the value for money.
Best statistic tool
Comments: Really good software to be used as a student or as a professional. It helps you to analyze your data and interpret them leading you to the right decision-makers.
Pros:
This software is really easy to use and gives you enough information about your input data to help you make the right decisions. I used this tool during my undergraduate course and didn't stop since then. You have many analytical options in the same tool and can even make graphs using the software, that can be used in presentations. Everything can be done using the tool and if you don't know how to use any analytical tool, it is easy to find explanation about it.
Cons:
Sometimes when you are working in an analysis that has a lot of data the software closes and you lose all your work. Would be nice if the software automatically saves progressive work, so if something like this happens, you won't lose your work.

Statistical Analysis Software
Comments: I use Minitab to calculate statistics on data sets for my organization.
Pros:
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.
Cons:
I would prefer there to be more visualization options so that I could make my analyses more visually stimulating.