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Hi Kevin,
it depends on what you want to accomplish. Here are the contenders, in order
of increasing power:
1. MathCAD - a comparatively simple program, much like a glorified TI
calculator with graphics capabilities, plus editing.
2. Matlab - more sophisticated, extensive linear algebra functions plus a
simple programming language built-in. Main drawback: no symbolic
calculations.
3. Maple - a high-powered package. Can do most of the things Mathematica can
do. Drawbacks: only a somewhat obsolete, for the most part procedural,
programming language is available; typesetting capabilities are quite
limited.
4. Mathematica - the leader of the pack. Extremely powerful math, to any
desired precision. Great visualization and typesetting built-in. The
programming language of Mathematica has unparalleled expressive power; once
mastered, it saves untold hours of coding as compared to other languages.
Drawback: somewhat expensive.
Best regards,
Michael Suesserott
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Kevin Rich [mailto:ilovechess@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Gesendet: Thursday, June 13, 2002 18:18
> An: omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx
> Betreff: Advanced Math Programs
>
>
> Hi it's Kevin again. I was wondering if anyone knew of any
> computer programs
> that do the following: Calculus:Numeration,Integration etc., Regression
> analysis or any other Econometrics applications, Probability and
> Statistics?
> Do these programs teach these applications or do they just help you solve
> these problems?
>
> Any input regarding this would be greatly appreciated!
>
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