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StatsDirect
What it is
StatsDirect is desktop statistical analysis software for research, education and learning statistics. It includes methods such as regression, ANOVA, meta-analysis, survival analysis, exact tests and sample size estimation, along with Bayesian analysis and scripting support. Users can import Excel files, common spreadsheet data and formatted or plain text, then write Excel files or reports in RTF or HTML. The data interface follows a spreadsheet-style layout, while the report interface resembles a simple word processor. A statistics guide and context-sensitive help provide guidance on results and reports. StatsDirect emphasizes confidence interval inference and uses exact profile likelihood methods where practical. The maker describes it as suited to frontline research and education, with a biomedical and public health focus as well as use in other fields. The free plan is listed as free, with no license fees or use restrictions. StatsDirect is written for Windows; Mac use requires virtual Windows software such as Parallels or VMware Fusion.
For and against
For
- Includes regression, ANOVA and survival analysis
- Supports Bayesian analysis and scripting
- Imports Excel, spreadsheet and text data
- Writes reports in RTF or HTML
- Free plan has no use restrictions
Against
- Windows required; Mac needs virtual Windows
- Requires .Net Framework version 10 or later
- At least 1GB of free memory required
- Email support requires a support license
The verdict
StatsDirect combines a broad set of statistical methods with spreadsheet-style data handling and report-writing tools. Its free plan has no license fees or use restrictions, but Mac users need virtual Windows.
Who it suits
StatsDirect suits researchers, educators and students who need statistical methods and guided reporting, especially in biomedical or public health work. It may also fit users in other fields who work with spreadsheet or text data.
Plans and prices
StatsDirect
No license fees or restrictions on uses
Read 7 Oct 2026 · statsdirect.com
On the record
- Bayesian analysis
- Yesstatsdirect.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Confidence intervals
- StatsDirect emphasizes confidence interval inference and uses exact profile likelihood methods wherever practical.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Data exchange
- It reads and writes Microsoft Excel files, imports common spreadsheet and text data, and writes reports in RTF or HTML.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Data import formats
- Microsoft Excel (.xlsx, .xls), formatted or plain text, common spreadsheet datastatsdirect.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Deployment
- desktopstatsdirect.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Developer
- StatsDirect is developed not-for-profit by Professor Iain Buchan at the University of Liverpool, with support from Leap of Faith Ventures.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Excel integration
- The maker says StatsDirect can link easily with Microsoft Excel.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes StatsDirect as designed for frontline research and education, with a biomedical and public health focus and use in other fields.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Interface
- Its data interface works like Microsoft Excel, and its report interface works like a simple word processor.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Mac platform
- The maker says StatsDirect can run on a Mac through virtual Windows using Parallels or VMware Fusion.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Methods
- Its listed methods include regression, ANOVA, meta-analysis, survival analysis, exact tests, and sample size estimation.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- StatsDirect is statistical analysis software for research, education, and learning statistics.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Regression models
- Yesstatsdirect.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- R integration
- The homepage says users can incorporate R for advanced use.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Scripting support
- Yesstatsdirect.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Statistical guide
- The software includes a statistics guide and context-sensitive help for results and reports.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Statistical tests
- Yesstatsdirect.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Support
- Technical support questions can be emailed to [email protected] if the user has a support license.statsdirect.com · read 7 Oct 2026
