SSCC Statistical Software

The Social Sciences Research Computing Cluster provides a wide variety of statistical software for UNIX users. The following list of licensed software is available for use on the SSCC Linux systems. Information included within each software description includes program availablility, license restrictions, and subproducts available.

Please note: The UNIX command name(s) used to access each program is indicated, in bold, at the end of each software description. Most of these programs have man(1) pages under the command name. For example, to view the man page for gauss, type the UNIX command man gauss. Some programs also have X Windows capability, which may be easily accessed by putting an "x" in front of the program name, e.g. xgauss (although xgauss is merely a locally-written script that starts character-mode gauss in an X Window).

The Statistical Software Manuals Web page provides more information about specific software, including full documentation from the vendors.

Requesting Software

Suggestions for new software acquisitions may be sent to Bruce Foster at bef@northwestern.edu. Software availability is subject to budgetary constraints. Please consider this when submitting requests for new software.

AMD Core Math Library (ACML) Version 4.3.0 is a set of numerical routines tuned specifically for AMD Opteron processors as are used in the SSCC. Fortran 77 and C interfaces are provided, and include BLAS (Basic Linear Algebra Subprograms), LAPACK (a comprehensive package of higher level linear algebra routines), FFTs (a set of Fast Fourier Transform routines for real and complex data), a variety of RNGs (Random Number Generators) and ACML_MV (Fast Math and Fast Vector Math Library). Available on all SSCC hosts. See Accessing the Library (Linux) to learn more about using ACML in the SSCC. ACML libraries are provided for a large suite of compilers with 64-bit architectures (PGI, gfortran, and Intel). Available on all SSCC hosts. [acmldoc, acmlinfo]

AMELIA Version 2.1 for GAUSS performs multiple imputations for analyzing incomplete multivariate data. It implements a remedy to the discrepancy between the way social scientists analyze data with missing values and the recommendations of the statistics community. Amelia is a GAUSS application. Use the gaussdoc command to learn more about using Amelia in the SSCC.

DSTPLAN Version 4.3 (64-bit) performs sample size and related calculations needed to plan studies. Parameters of a test include those necessary to describe the distributions under the null and alternative hypotheses, sample sizes, significance levels, and power. Given values for all but one parameter, dstplan will calculate the value of that one parameter. Available on hardin, seldon and mule2. [dstplan, dstplandoc]

DYNARE Versions 3 and 4 is a package that runs with MATLAB to solve, simulate and estimate macroeconomic models. It is a powerful and highly customizable engine, with an intuitive front-end interface, to solve, simulate and estimate Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) models. Available on all SSCC hosts. See How to Use Dynare with MATLAB.

ESS Version 5.3.8, Emacs Speaks Statistics. ESS is a GNU Emacs mode for interactive statistical programming and data analysis. Languages supported include the S family (S-Plus and R), SAS and Stata. Available on hardin, seldon and mule2. [info ess, emacs]

GAUSS Version 9.0.2 (x64), the GAUSS Mathematical and Statistical System includes the applications Optimization, Constrained Optimization, Curve Fit, Discrete Choice, Descriptive Statistics MT, Loglinear Analysis MT, Linear Programming MT, Linear Regression MT, Maximum Likelihood Estimation, Maximum Likelihood Estimation MT, Constrained Maximum Likelihood Estimation MT, Nonlinear Equations MT, Time Series and Time Series MT. See Amelia . Available on all SSCC hosts under the constraint of 15 simultaneous users. [gauss, xgauss, gaussdoc]

GNU Scientific Library (GSL) Version 1.11 is a collection of C routines for numerical computing. The source code is distributed under the GNU General Public License. Available on all SSCC hosts. [gsldoc]

GraphViz Version 2.20.2 provides a way of representing structural information as diagrams of abstract graphs and networks. Automatic graph drawing has many important applications in software engineering, database and web design, networking, and in visual interfaces for many other domains. Available on hardin, seldon and mule2. [dot, neato, lefty, dotty]

HLM Version 6.07, Hierarchical Linear and Nonlinear Modelling. HLM2 fits two-level linear and non-linear (HGLM) models. HLM3 fits three-level linear and non-linear models. HMLM allows estimation of multivariate normal models from incomplete data. HMLM2 allows for study of multivariate outcomes for persons who are, in turn, nested within higher-level units. HCM2 is used for two-level cross-classified random effects models where lower-level units are cross-classified by two higher-level units. Available on hardin, seldon and mule2. [hlm2, hlm3, hcm2, hmlm, hmlm2, hlmdoc]

Intel® C++ Compiler Version 10.1.017 is designed to preprocess, compile, assemble, and link C and C++ programs on systems based on Intel architecture. The shell command source INTEL is required to set up the paths for the operation of the Intel compilers and executables. Available on all SSCC hosts. [icc, iccdoc]

Intel® Debugger Version 10.1.017 is a symbolic source code debugger that debugs programs compiled by the Intel(R) C/C++ Compiler, the Intel(R) Fortran
Compiler, and the GNU* compilers (gcc, g++). The shell command source INTEL is required to set up the paths for the operation of the Intel compilers and executables. Available on all SSCC hosts. [idb, idbdoc]

Intel® Fortran Compiler Version 10.1.017 is designed to preprocess, compile, assemble, and link Fortran programs on Intel(R) 64-based systems. Fully compliant with ISO Fortran 95 standard and supports the evolving Fortran 2003 standard. Substantial compatibility with Compaq Visual Fortran. The shell command source INTEL is required to set up the paths for the operation of the Intel compilers and executables. Available on all SSCC hosts. [ifort, ifortdoc]

Intel® Math Kernel Library Version 10.0.4.023 provides optimized and threaded routines for scientific, engineering and financial applications that require maximum performance in the following domains: BLAS, LAPACK, ScaLAPACK, Sparse Solver, Interval Linear Solvers, Vector Math Library, Vector Statistical Library, Fast Fourier Transforms, PDEs and Optimization solvers. The shell command source INTEL is required to set up the paths for the operation of the Intel Math Kernel Library. Available on all SSCC hosts. [mkldoc]

KNITRO Version 5.2, is a solver for nonlinear optimization. KNITRO is designed for large problems with dimensions running into the hundred thousands. It is effective for solving linear, quadratic and nonlinear optimization problems, both convex and nonconvex. It is provided as a library callable from Fortran, Java, C and C++. MATLAB R2008a is configured to call KNITRO from the MATLAB Optimization Toolbox with the external interface function ktrlink . Available on all SSCC hosts. See How To Use KNITRO with MATLAB.

LIMDEP Version 7.0, a general econometrics program for estimating linear and nonlinear regression models and limited and qualitative dependent variable models for cross section, time series, and panel data. LIMDEP 7.0 includes NLOGIT 2.0 and some prerelease fixes and features from LIMDEP 8.0. Available on all SSCC hosts. NOTE: LIMDEP for UNIX has been discontinued, and is not supported. Use the Windows version if you need a supported LIMDEP. [limdep, limdepdoc]

LISREL 8.7 and PRELIS 2 are used for confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. LISREL is particularly designed to accomodate models that include latent variables, measurement errors in both dependent and independent variables, reciprocal causation, simultaneity, and interdependence. Licensed to individual hosts (hardin, seldon and mule2). [lisrel8, prelis2, multilev7, surveyglim, lisreldoc]

MATLAB Version 7.7 (R2008b) for Linux x86-64 is an integrated technical computing environment that combines numeric computation, advanced graphics and visualization, and a high-level programming language. The SSCC has a relevant subset of all available subproducts and toolboxes installed.

Our installation includes Matlab, the Bioinformatics Toolbox, the Control System Toolbox, the Curve Fitting Toolbox, the Econometrics Toolbox, the Financial Toolbox, the Fixed-Point Toolbox, the Fuzzy Logic Toolbox, the Image Processing Toolbox, the Neural Network Toolbox, the Optimization Toolbox, the Partial Differential Equation Toolbox, the Signal Processing Toolbox, Simulink, the Spline Toolbox, the Statistics Toolbox, the Symbolic Math Toolbox, the System Identification Toolbox, the NAG Foundation Toolbox (32-bit only), and the Matlab Compiler.

Available on all SSCC hosts under a campus-wide license. [matlab, xmatlab, matlabdoc, nagdoc]

MATLAB Release 13 SP1 (Version 6.5.1), is provided for backward compatability and improved performance (in some situations) over R14.

Our installation includes Matlab, the Curve Fitting Toolbox,, the Financial Toolbox, the Financial Timeseries Toolbox, the Fuzzy Logic Toolbox, GARCH Toolbox, the Neural Network Toolbox, the Optimization Toolbox, the Spline Toolbox, the Statistics Toolbox, the Symbolic Math Toolbox, the NAG Foundation Toolbox, and the Matlab Compiler.

Mx Release 1.64 is a combination of a matrix algebra interpreter and a numerical optimizer. It fits functions found in software such as LISREL, LISCOMP, EQS and CALIS, along with facilities for MLE of parameters from missing data structures, under normal theory. Available on all SSCC hosts. [mx, mxh, mxdoc]

Ox Console Release 5.10 (64-bit) is an object-oriented matrix language with a syntax similar to the C, C++ and Java languages. A comprehensive matrix function library is provided with Ox, and fairly extensive documentation is available online. Many optional packages are also available upon request. Available on all SSCC hosts. [oxl, oxdoc]

PGCC and PGC++ Release 7.0-2. Portland Group OpenMP and auto-parallelizing ANSI C99 and K&R C compiler, ANSI C++ compiler. The Portland Group compilers produce the best optimized code for the SSCC AMD Opteron CPUs. The shell command source PGI is required to set up the paths for the operation of the Portland Group compilers and executables. Available on all SSCC hosts. [pgcc, pgCC, pgidoc]

PGDBG Release 7.0-2. Portland Group OpenMP/MPI graphical cluster debugger and the PGPROF OpenMP/MPI graphical cluster performance profiler. The shell command source PGI is required to set up the paths for the operation of the Portland Group compilers and executables. Available on all SSCC hosts. [pgdbg, pgprof, pgidoc]

PGHPF, PGF95, PGF90, PGF77 Release 7.0-2. Portland Group PGF95 Fortran 95/90 compiler, PGF77 FORTRAN 77 compiler, PGHPF High Performance Fortran. The Portland Group compilers produce the best optimized code for the SSCC AMD Opteron CPUs. The shell command source PGI is required to set up the paths for the operation of the Portland Group compilers and executables. Available on all SSCC hosts. [pgf77, pgf90, pgf95, pghpf, pgidoc]

R Version 2.9.0 is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. It is a GNU project which is similar to the S language and environment. R can be onsidered as a different implementation of S. There are some important differences, but much code written for S runs unaltered under R. See also S-PLUS . Available on all SSCC hosts. [R, Rdoc]

SAS 9.2 is an integrated suite of software composed of many components. The SSCC license includes Base SAS, Graph, ETS, FSP, AF, OR, IML, STAT, GIS, ASSIST, CALC, EIS, LAB and INSIGHT. The SAS 9 manuals are available with a web browser. Use the sasdoc command to access them. These manuals can be displayed in HTML or as PDF files. Available on all SSCC hosts. [sas, sasdoc]

Singular Version 3-0-4 (64-bit) is a computer algebra system for polynomial computations with special emphasis on the needs of commutative algebra, algebraic geometry, and singularity theory. Singular is one of two leading programs to find all solutions for polynomial systems, which is a topic of interest in game theory (economics). This approach is used in current research to answer the question: "How many possible equilibria does the economic model in question have?" Available on all SSCC hosts. [Singular, ESingular, Singulardoc]

S-PLUS Version 8.0.4 is a language for data analysis and graphics. There are a large variety of functions for statistical, numerical, and graphical techniques, including two- and three-dimensional plotting, interactive graphics and data visualization, basic statistics, regression and ANOVA, multivariate statistics and graphics, time series analysis and survival analysis. The S+FinMetrics module named finmetrics may be used to model, analyze and visualize financial market data. Available on all SSCC hosts. [Splus, Splusdoc]

Stata-SE 10.1 Linux 64 for AMD 64-bit CPUs is an environment for manipulating and analyzing data using statistical and graphical methods. Available on all SSCC hosts under the constraint of 36 simultaneous users. [stata, xstata, statadoc]

Stat/Transfer 9.05.07.1202 for LINUX simplifies the transfer of statistical data between different programs. This release of Stat/Transfer for LINUX supports the following types of files: 1-2-3, ASCII delimited, dBASE and compatible formats, Epi Info, Excel, FoxPro, Gauss, HTML tables, JMP, LIMDEP, Matlab, Mineset, OSIRIS (read-only), Quattro Pro, SAS for Windows, SAS for UNIX, SAS Transport, S-PLUS, SPSS Data, SPSS Portable, Stata and Systat. Available only on interactive host, seldon.  [st, stdoc]

STATTAB Version 1.3 (64-bit) is an interactive program that calculates statistical cumulative distribution functions (P-values), their inverses, and parameters of the distributions for the Incomplete Beta, Binomial, Negative Binomial, Chi-square, Non-central chi-square, Variance Ratio - F, Non-central F, Incomplete Gamma, Normal, Poisson, T, and Non-central T distributions. All calculations are performed in double precision. Available on all SSCC hosts. [stattab, stattabdoc]