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SigmaPlot by Systat Software, Inc.



What is it? SigmaPlot is a scientific graphing and visualization software package with advanced curve fitting, a vector-based programming language, and macro capability. The software is controlled through a graphical user interface modeled after Microsoft Office. SigmaPlot contains over 100 graph types, and the user interface allows detailed manipulation of every graph object. SigmaPlot also includes access to 50 statistical tests that can be used for basic data analysis.

View the types of machine learning algorithms supported by this software.

What can I use it for? SigmaPlot can be used by enrolled students, faculty, and staff for university-related teaching and academic research purposes. Use that benefits outside organizations requires the purchase of a commercial license.

Where can I run it? SigmaPlot is available on OIT’s Apps@UT server and on the computers in the OIT public computer labs, where six people can use it at once.

How can I learn it? To get started with SigmaPlot you can watch the tutorials on the SigmaPlot introductory movies web page.

Where can I get support? OIT offers minimal support to University of Tennessee, Knoxville-area students, faculty, and staff for SigmaPlot. However, the company offers assistance through its product support page.


Updated 4/05/2023