Software Available to JMU Students
- SPSSA comprehensive system for analyzing data. It can take data from almost any type of file and generate tabulated reports, plot distributions and trends, create charts and graphs, and perform descriptive and complex statistical analyses
- NVivoSoftware that supports qualitative and mixed methods research. It's designed to help you organize, analyze and find insights in unstructured, or qualitative data like: interviews, open-ended survey responses, articles, social media and web content.
- MinitabStatistical analysis software. It can be used for learning about statistics as well as statistical research
- Microsoft Excel (part of Office)JMU students can get a subscription to Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus at no cost for Windows and Macintosh computers. In addition, you may install it on up to 5 computers. Your subscription to Microsoft Office will remain as long as you are enrolled as a JMU student.
Software Support Resources
- SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new windowA compilation of books, reference works, journal articles, and instructional videos from across the social sciences that helps users learn various research methodologies.
- LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new windowStreaming video tutorials on over 2,000 courses in 3D animation, audio, business, CAD, design, development, photography, video creation, web design, and more.
Note: First time users can get started with these instructions.
- Statistical Consulting CenterThe statistical consulting center is staffed by faculty in the Mathematics & Statistics department who are interested in assisting consulting clients with general or specific statistical questions. We can assist in experimental design, data analysis, interpretation of results and statistical computing issues. The group members have expertise in a variety of statistical software including SPSS, SAS, R, Splus and Minitab.
- JMU IT HelpDeskThe Information Technology Help Desk serves as the central point of contact for the computing support needs of the JMU community.
Phone: (540) 568-3555
Email: helpdesk@jmu.edu
In Person: 4th floor, Student Success Center
Online: Submit a Service Request
Health Care Industry Statistics
- Mintel Market Sizes This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive database designed to provide instant access to critical market data for consumer industries around the world.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowA data aggregation and research platform covering worldwide markets, industries, and societal topics. Data is compiled from private and public sources aggregated from North American, Europe, and Asia.
US Health Statistics
- National Center for Health Statistics This link opens in a new windowWebsite for national health statistics aimed at guiding actions and policies to improve the health of the American people.
- Dartmouth Atlas of Health CareThe project "document[s] glaring variations in how medical resources are distributed and used in the United States. The project uses Medicare data to provide information and analysis about national, regional, and local markets, as well as hospitals and their affiliated physicians" (The Trustees of Dartmouth College)
- Statistical Abstracts of the US (2013-present) This link opens in a new windowAn authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States with information for 2013 onward.
- Statistical Abstracts of the US (1878-2012) This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive collection of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States back to the mid 19th century.
- Virginia's Division of Health StatisticsThe Division of Health Statistics collects and disseminates vital records data, conducts research and produces reports which help guide health policy issues affecting the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- FastStatsThe FastStats site provides quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance and is organized alphabetically. Links are provided to publications that include the statistics presented, to sources of more data, and to related web pages.
- US Data & Statistics This link opens in a new windowData about the U.S., such as maps and population, demographic, and economic data.
- Data Resource Center for Child & Adolescent HealthThe Data Resource Center, a project of the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI) at the Oregon Health and Science University, promotes data from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. The center analyzes, interprets, and presents public data by providing access to national, state, and regional data findings from large population-based surveys.
- Chronic Conditions Data WarehouseThe Chronic Condition Data Warehouse (CCW) is a research database designed to make Medicare, Medicaid, Assessments, and Part D Prescription Drug Event data more readily available to support research designed to improve the quality of care and reduce costs and utilization. Tools such as Chronic Conditions Dashboard make reviewing data easy and accessible.