StatShop

StatShop : Virtual Workshop on Statistics

for Win 9x/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7

[Please read and follow the instructions carefully]

OPTION 1 : Download a single large file and install

The Interface and Topics files are bundled into one large file (35 MB). If you have a broadband connection with a good download speed, click the link below, save the file and run it. The interface and the topics will be installed. Only 8 topics that are available now are included. The remaining ones will be added later on the website.

Click here to Download Statshop

OPTION 2 : Download multiple small files and install

Step 1 - Interface

Click here to Download Statshop

After downloading, run 'SShopSetup.exe' (by double clicking the file).

The step 1 will install the main part of software i.e. Interface.

The set up is not yet complete. Go to Step 2.

Step 2 - Topics

After installing the Interface, start downloading the topics given below. There are 25 topics divided into 7 sections as follows.

Have you completed Step 1? If 'no' complete it before you download the topcis.

I Why statistics

1 "Objectives"
2 "Introduction"

II Nuances of Data

3 "Distribution"
4 "Outliers"
5 "Screening"
6 "Data Types"
7 "Summary statistics"
8 "Transformation"

III Statistics for Planning

9 "Sampling"
10 "Randomisation"
11 "Choosing a test"
12 "Sample Size"

IV Some Concepts

13 "Inferential statistics"
14 "Degrees of Freedom"
15 "Confidence Interval"

V Inferential Statistics

16 "t test"
17 "Wilcoxan"
18 "Correlation"
19 "ANOVA"
20 "Chi Square"
21 "Diagnostic Methods"
22 "Risk & Odds Ratio"

VI Interpretation

23 "Significance"
24 "Limitations"

VII FAQ

25 "FAQ"

Click on the topics to download. Please note NOT all topics are available but only the first 8, at present. The remaining topics will be uploaded as and when they are ready. Non-availability of does not affect the functioning of the interface. Download the topics one by one on to your hard disk and keep them as such. Do not try to click/run any of the topic files. Remember the folder/place where the files are saved.

Go to Step 3.

Step 3 - Installing the topics.

Now run the interface - all you have to do is to click the StatShop icon on the desktop or from the All Programs menu. Flash screen will appear and clicking it will open a dialog box informing you which topics are missing. There will be an Install button. Click it and search the topics you have saved. Click one by one to install the topics. When the installation is over click 'Done' to continue.

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Expected problems

1. You may encounter problems if you use Windows 7 and Vista. If so try running the software 'as administrator' (right click the shortcut; you will see the option 'run as administrator'). Those who are using these OSs, please report back the problems encountered.

2. When the PPT files are run, you should be able to hear the commentary. Adjust the volume of your PC speaker or headphones. Good quality screen and speakers are a must.

Please contribute

If you have produced a freeware software or teaching material (MS Word document, PPT slides etc.) related to pharmacology and want us to distribute it through these pages, please contact us at ravee@jipmer.edu.in. Your contributions are most welcome.