What is Minitab?
Minitab is a very easy to use, powerful statistical computer package. It is used by colleges, universities and businesses around the world.  The newest version runs only on Windows platforms.

We will using Minitab for our project. Minitab can also be used for some of the assigned homework problems.

Where to find Minitab:

• All PC CIRCA labs on campus have it (not Macs): http://labs.circa.ufl.edu/labs.html
• Buy it for home use at UF bookstore (and around town).  Comes bundled up with the guide MINITAB GUIDE FOR IPS/CD ROM MINITAB. Costs around $60 new.  Information can be found at http://www.journeyed.com/itemDetail.asp?T1=17821689N
• Download (free for 30 days) from Minitab website:  http://www.minitab.com. You need to time it right so don’t download until we are ready for the projects. 
• Rent it for a semester for $30 from http://www.e-academy.com/minitab