Tag: Software

Data Conversion Software

StatTransfer by Circle Systems

Transfer data between statistical software packages.

All metadata also transformed (missing values, variable and value labels).

Supported file formats in StatTransfer Version 11: 1-2-3, Access (Windows), ASCII (Delimited, Fixed), dBASE, DDI schemas, Epi Info, Excel, FoxPro, Gauss, HTML tables (write only), JMP, LIMDEP, Matlab, Mineset, Minitab, Mplus, NLOGIT, ODBC (Windows, Mac), OpenDocument spreadsheets, OSIRIS (read-only), Paradox, Quattro Pro, R, RATS, SAS, S-PLUS, SPSS, Stata, Statistica (Windows), SYSTAT, Triple-S.

Cost: $59 for student   |   $179 for single user academic   |   License options for groups

Geospatial Visualization Tools

ArcGIS by esri 

Mapping and spatial analysis software. One year trial available for students.
[Available in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.]

Recommended Resources:

GIS support by esri

BOOK: Mastering ArcGIS with Video Clips DVD-ROM, Fifth Edition (ISBN: 978-0077462956)  |  Maribeth Price/McGraw-Hill
[Available for use in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.]

BOOK: Map Use: Reading and Analysis, Sixth Edition (ISBN: 978-1589482838)  |  A. Jon Kimerling et al./ESRI Press Academic
[Available for use in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.]

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ENVI by Exelis Visual Information Solutions ENVI5_Microsite_Stock_banner_left

Software for processing and analyzing geospatial imagery. Accessible from the ArcGIS® toolbox.
[Available in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.]

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GeoDa by Arizona State GeoDa Center for Geospatial Analysis and Computation geoda

A free software package that aids in spatial data analysis.

[Available in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.]

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Google Earth by Google  

Virtual globe/map linking satellite images which allows zooming from sky to street level.

[Available in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.]

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OpenStreetMap by OpenStreetMap Contributors  

Free, editable geographic maps/data submitted by contributors.

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Quantum GIS by OSGeo  

Open source, cross-platform geographic information system with various features for mapping and spatial analysis.

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SaTScan by SaTScan

A free software package that analyzes spatial-temporal data uses satscanstatistics. Can be used to detect disease clusters.

[Available in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab]

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Social Explorer by Social Explorersocial-explorer

Online research tool to create custom maps and download data. Features current and historical census data and demographic information.

[Full subscription available for Emory users.]

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TerraGo Toolbar by TerraGo Technologies terrago_logo

Free application to access and interact with 2D and 3D GeoPDF® maps and imagery produced by TerraGo Publisher® and Composer®.

[Available in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.]

Miscellaneous Tools

DataFerrett by the US Census Bureau

Data analysis and extraction tool that allows users to recode data and customize output.

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DataONE by NSF and partners 

Information on best practices for data and links for various data tools.

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DataUp by the CA Digital Library 

Open source tool to assist with data documentation and management.

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DMPTool by the University of CA Curation Center of the CA Digital Library: Tool to create data management plans for specific funding agencies.

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EndNote by Thomson Reuters:  Software package to manage bibliographies. Visit http://health.library.emory.edu/collections/knowledge-management/endnote-support for more information.

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LaTeX by the LaTeX Project: Document preparation system. 

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QUOSA by QUOSA, Inc.: Literature management, sharing, and delivery system with text analytics. Click here for more information.

Presentation Software

Power Point by Microsoft

Software to create presentations with advanced audio and visual capabilities. Part of Microsoft office package.

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Prezi by Prezi, Inc.

Cloud-based presentation software with zoomable canvas. Plans range from free (some restrictions) to $13.25/mo.

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Visio by Microsoft

Software for advanced, interactive diagramming. Standard, professional, or premium Office packages available.

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NOTE: Lynda.com offers video tutorials for PowerPoint, Prezi, and Visio. Access to Lynda.com is available at the designated LYNDA KIOSK in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.

Public Health Tools

HLM: Hierarchical Linear and Nonlinear Modeling by Scientific Software International, Inc. 

Software for hierarchical linear modeling. Free student version available (with restrictions).

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Interaction by Daniel S. Soperhttp://www.danielsoper.com/interaction/

Free Windows software program to draw and analyze statistical interactions.

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OpenEpi by Dean AG, Sullivan KM, and Soe MM   |   Emory University 

Free, open source software for epidemiologic statistics.

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PASS: Power Analysis and Sample Size by NCSS Statistical Software 

Software to perform power and sample size calculations. License required.

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PS: Power and Sample Size Calculation by Dupont WD, and Plummer WD   |   Vanderbilt University 

Software to perform power and sample size calculations. Free to download.

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WesVar by Westat 

Replication-based variance estimation for analysis of complex survey data. Import/export various file formats. Registration required.

Qualitative Analysis Software

AnSWR by CDC

Free software to conduct word-based qualitative analysis. Best for large-scale, team-based projects that integrate qualitative and quantitative techniques.

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CDC EZ-Text by CDC

Free software to create, manage, and analyze semi-structured qualitative databases. Ability to design/enter questionnaires, create codebooks, and analyze text.

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Tagxedo by Hardy Leung

Free online software to create word clouds.

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Transana by the Wisconsin Center for Education Research

Software to transcribe, analyze, and manage digital video or audio data. ($65 for single-user, $500 for multi-user.)

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Wordle by Jonathan Feinberg

Free online software to create word clouds.

Survey Software

Qualtrics 

Free Plan: 40 question types, 50 responses, 2 active surveys, 20 surveys per account.

Pay Plan: Academic plans- $1500/yr. + for 3 users or more. Add-in features additional.

Data Format: Excel/SPSS/XML/HTML.

Details: Web based survey software for academics. Easy to use point and click with advances features such as question randomization. More than 100 question types on pay plans. Features to collaborate and analyze.

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RedCAP 

Plan: Not open source- requires partnership with Vanderbilt.

Data Format: Excel, SPSS, PDF, SAS, Stata, R.

Details: Created by Vanderbilt University and partners. Interface for data entry, manipulation, and export. Includes advanced features such as branching logic and calculations.

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Survey Gizmo 

Free Plan: Smaller # of responses (negotiable), single user login,  no phone/online support, no custom scripting, other limits on advanced features.

Pay Plan: $75/mo.-$10k/yr. Discounts available for non-profit/educators.

Data Format: Web, Excel/CSV, SPSS, PDF.

Account: Multiple users on highest level account.

Support: Excellent phone/email support on pay plans. Guides and tutorials available.

Details: Upper level plans allow unlimited questions and responses. Collect via weblink, email, Facebook, or embed code on a site. Custom URLs, SSL/HTTPS security, skip logic, Excel/SPSS/PDF export, randomization, validation, piping, text analysis for open response, custom redirect, survey customization. Schedule reports, emails. Libraries, API, mobile apps, advanced scripting, various calculations.

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Survey Monkey 

Free Plan: 10 questions, 100 responses.

Pay Plan: $17-$65/mo.

Data Format: Web, Excel/CSV, SPSS, PDF (depends on plan).

Account: Single user/login only, folders.

Support: 24×7, email support 2 hrs. or less on pay plans.

Details: Upper level plans allow unlimited questions and responses. Collect via weblink, email, Facebook, or embed code on a site. Custom URLs, SSL/HTTPS security, skip logic, Excel/SPSS/PDF export, randomization, validation, piping, text analysis for open response, custom redirect, survey customization.

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Wufoo 

Free Plan: Single user, 3 forms, 3 reports, 10 questions, 100 responses.

Pay Plan: $15-$200/mo.

Data Format: Excel/CSV/TabDel.

Account: Multiple users on top 3 level accounts.

Support: Email.

Details: Upper level plans allow custom branding, notifications, payments, logic/branching, uploads, templates, users, analytics.

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NOTE: Lynda.com offers video tutorials for Survey Gizmo and Survey Monkey. Access to Lynda.com is available at the designated LYNDA KIOSK in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.

ATLAS.ti

ATLAS.ti is a qualitative analysis program designed to collect, manage, and analyze textual, graphical, audio, and video data.

Latest Version: ATLAS.ti 7 | Developer: Atlas.ti Scientific Software
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RSPH Citrix: No | License Required: Yes | Student Version: Yes/$

Style: Menus

Windows: Yes | Mac: Available in mid-2014

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Online Resources:

Links to ATLAS.ti manual and support by ATLAS.ti Scientific Software Development GmbH

Free ATLAS.ti training videos by ATLAS.ti Scientific Software Development GmbH

ATLAS.ti user forum by ATLAS.ti Scientific Software Development GmbH

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Books:

Qualitative Data Analysis with ATLAS.ti (ISBN: 978-0857021311)  |  Susanne Friese/SAGE

Using Software in Qualitative Research: A Step-by-Step Guide (ISBN: 978-0761949237) |  Ann Lewins and Christina Silver/SAGE [Electronic access available at WHSCL.]

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Epi Info

Epi Info is a tool for data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting using epidemiologic methods. 

Latest Version: Epi Info 7.1.1.14 | Developer: CDC

RSPH Citrix: Yes | License Required: Free | Student Version: N/A

[Available in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.]

Style: Menus

Windows: Yes | Mac: Yes

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Online Resources:

Epi Info user guide by CDC, Epi Info

Epi Info tutorials by CDC, Epi Info

Epi Info version 7 Quick Start guide by phConnect

Epi Info training slides by Harold Collins, phConnect

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Books:

Epi Info and OpenEpi in Epidemiology and Clinical Medicine: Health Applications of Free Software (ISBN: 978-1449538910)  |  Andrew G. Dean, Kevin M. Sullivan, and Minn Minn Soe/CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform [Available for use in the WHSC Library Specialized Software Lab.]

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Excel

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application designed to collect, organize, manipulate, visualize, and analyze data.

Latest Version: Excel 2010 | Developer: Microsoft

RSPH Citrix: Yes | License Required: Yes (Office) | Student Version: N/A

Style: N/A

Windows: Yes | Mac: Yes

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Online Resources:

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