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xfigchart.pl

xfigchart.pl is a quick and easy way to create bar charts that can be used in LaTeX via XFig. xfigchart.pl uses a commandline interface. It takes data values as a table and writes an xfig file to stdout.

xldlas

xldlas is a program for statistics. Most standard statistical tasks can be performed by xldlas, including data summaries, OLS regression, ANOVA, line plots, scatter plots, and histograms. In addition, xldlas includes some experimental data fitting techniques that use connectionist aritificial intelligence (such as Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms).

XploRe

XploRe is a combination of classical and modern statistical procedures, in conjunction with sophisticated, interactive graphics. XploRe is the basis for statistical analysis, research, and teaching. Its purpose lies in the exploration and analysis of data, as well as in the development of new techniques. The statistical methods of XploRe are provided by various quantlets. n addition, XploRe is a high level object-oriented programming language i.e., the user writes procedures or functions, such as in Pascal or C/C++.

XPlot

XPLOT is a general package for creating X-Y plots that also allows for sophisticated data visualization, processing, manipulation and analysis. It is written in IDL. Some of the XPLOT features are: Direct loading of data from multicolumn ASCII files, Access to SPEC data files, and Direct printing from Unix workstations and PCs, and creation of PostScript and encapsulated PostScript files.