Minitab is a statistical analysis and data visualization platform that helps users analyze data, identify trends, evaluate relationships, and support data-driven decision-making. It provides tools for statistical analysis, graphing, predictive modeling, and quality improvement across academic, research, and operational environments.
Minitab is available as both a desktop application and a cloud-based web application, allowing users to access their work from multiple locations and devices.
Key Uses
- Analyze and visualize data
- Identify trends and patterns
- Perform statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
- Explore relationships between variables
- Support research, quality improvement, and decision-making projects
- Create charts, graphs, and reports to communicate findings
Features
- Statistical analysis and modeling tools
- Data visualization and graphing capabilities
- Predictive analytics and trend analysis
- Quality improvement and process analysis tools
- Desktop and web-based access
- Collaboration and data-sharing capabilities
Common Applications
- Academic and research projects
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Process analysis and optimization
- Engineering and scientific studies
- Business and operational analytics
- Data-driven decision making
How To Get A Copy
SAS and Hajim Faculty/Students
Contact UR Tech Store to access the Minitab license pool. Once granted access, users can download the Minitab Desktop App (Windows only) or open the Web App (browser-based*).
Once set up with access, you will receive an email from websupport@minitab.com.
- Click: https://app.minitab.com
- Enter your email and click “Next.”
- You must select “University of Rochester SSO”
- You will get redirected to your Identity Provider for authentication.
- Enter Username, password, and Domain.
*If you have a Mac, you can access the Webapp version of Minitab. This runs Minitab in the browser.
When you log in, click “Open Web App”.
Cost
Cost: $0 – SAS and Hajim faculty, staff, and students.
All other users and URMC users: Contact UR Tech Store for pricing.
Payment may be made by Web Requisition, 312 requisition or emailing FAO (university account number)
System Requirements
Minitab 20 Desktop license (Windows Only)
- Operating System: Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- RAM*: 64-bit systems: 4 GB of memory or more recommended
- Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ Dual Core, with SSE2 technology
- Hard Disk Space: 2 GB (minimum) free space available
- Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher
- Connectivity: An internet connection is required for activation of trial and single-user licenses
- Browser: A web browser is required for Minitab Help. Chrome or Chromium Edge is recommended. Additional required software will be installed with the application: Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables for Visual Studio 2019
Minitab Statistical Software
- Connectivity: An internet connection is required
- Supported Browsers: Chrome, Chromium Edge, or Safari