title: Statistical computing in the United States.
abstract: Recent history and developments related to the increase in statistical computing activities in the United States and by U.S. participants in international efforts are reviewed, with emphasis on important events, organizations, references, and products which contribute to informed selection and use of statistical programs. Three features matrices for major statistical packages are included as potential aids to Japanese statisticians in assessing the utility of these packages in biostatistical applications.
mesh_terms: D001699:Biometry; D003201:Computers / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D007564:Japan; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology; D009862:Online Systems; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D014481:United States