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Academic statistics software for students and teachers
Genstat and ASReml data analysis software is widely
used by both students and lecturers for teaching analytics in universities around the world.
Preparing for a future in data science and research
If statistical analysis forms part of your academic programme, VSNi’s world-class statistics software aims to power discovery and decision-making through reliable data analysis.
Our software products, including Genstat and ASReml, are powerful analytical tools that support research work, particularly in the fields of plant and animal breeding, soil, forestry and human sciences.
We aim to inspire students across the globe through the correct use of statistics and trustworthy data analysis. VSNi is passionate about the correct use of statistics in education and as such, we offer significantly reduced pricing for students and teachers.
Supporting the teaching of statistical analysis
More than 600 educational establishments around the world have licensing educational software arrangements with VSNi; these range from several individual users at a single site to entire ‘campus-wide’ licences. As part of our commitment to higher education, we aim to support those in the education sector, both academics and students alike in a range of study fields. For that reason, we provide students wanting to use Genstat, ASReml-SA, ASReml-R or CycDesigN at a considerably reduced price.
What’s included in our statistics software licence for education
More than 600 educational establishments around the world have licensing educational software arrangements with VSNi; these range from several individual users at a single site to entire ‘campus-wide’ licences. As part of our commitment to higher education, we aim to support those in the education sector, both academics and students alike in a range of study fields. For that reason, we provide students wanting to use Genstat, ASReml-SA, ASReml-R or CycDesigN at a considerably reduced price.
- Your chosen statistics or design software (Genstat, ASReml-SA, ASReml-R or CycDesigN)
- Technical support from our developer statisticians
- Extensive user help, including comprehensive documentation, statistical training material (e.g. manuals and tutorial videos), and product knowledgebase access
- All software updates within your license period are free of charge
Genstat
Genstat is a general data analysis software package ideal for education and research. Flexible and easy to use, Genstat may be applied to any field of study and can be used to teach many subjects. With non-technical user guides and a hub of free videos and other resources, Genstat data analysis software is easy to get to grips with at all levels of scientific teaching. Genstat allows students to:
- Analyse experiments with a very powerful set of ANOVA and REML (mixed model) tools
- Illustrate data using graphs such as histograms, boxplots, line graphs, and scatter plots
- Use the extensive and leading-edge data analysis facilities, providing them with the statistical tools they need to draw the most value from data, and to get meaningful and reliable results
AsReml
Ideal for advanced and PhD level students studying animal, plant, medical, or environmental sciences, ASReml-SA and ASReml-R are designed to support students undertaking statistical analytics. The software specifically uses advanced Residual Maximum Likelihood (REML) techniques to estimate the parameters of linear mixed models. ASReml allows students to:
- Use theoretically advanced techniques to analyse large and complex data sets
- Analyse univariate and multivariate animal breeding and genetics data
- Conduct and analyse multi-environment trials in the plant, animal, agriculture, medical sciences, and more
- Gain a better understanding of real-world data using professional analysis software
Genstat is a general data analysis software package ideal for education and research. Flexible and easy to use, Genstat may be applied to any field of study and can be used to teach many subjects. With non-technical user guides and a hub of free videos and other resources, Genstat data analysis software is easy to get to grips with at all levels of scientific teaching. Genstat allows students to:
- Analyse experiments with a very powerful set of ANOVA and REML (mixed model) tools
- Illustrate data using graphs such as histograms, boxplots, line graphs, and scatter plots
- Use the extensive and leading-edge data analysis facilities, providing them with the statistical tools they need to draw the most value from data, and to get meaningful and reliable results
Ideal for advanced and PhD level students studying animal, plant, medical, or environmental sciences, ASReml-SA and ASReml-R are designed to support students undertaking statistical analytics. The software specifically uses advanced Residual Maximum Likelihood (REML) techniques to estimate the parameters of linear mixed models. ASReml allows students to:
- Use theoretically advanced techniques to analyse large and complex data sets
- Analyse univariate and multivariate animal breeding and genetics data
- Conduct and analyse multi-environment trials in the plant, animal, agriculture, medical sciences, and more
- Gain a better understanding of real-world data using professional analysis software
Student and teacher pricing
Our products are used by over 10,000 professionals and have been cited in thousands of research papers. Accurate and trustworthy data analysis is imperative to achieve their goals. If this is your goal too, complete the form below and we’ll get right back to you with our education pricing.
Require more than 1 licence?
For a multi-user or a campus-wide license quote, please email us at support@vsni.co.uk stating which product and how many users need to use the software and we will respond as soon as possible.
Academia FAQs
What Are Data Analysis Tools for Academia?
Data analysis tools for academia are used to support student research work, especially in fields such as plant and animal breeding, soil, forestry and human sciences. These tools make research and decision making easier through reliable data analysis. For students, our data analysis tools for academia are offered at a discounted price to aid in studies and research.
Which Data Analysis Tool for Academia Should You Choose?
VSNi has a range of data analysis tools for academia available including Gensat, ASReml – SA, ASReml – R and CycDesigN. All of our software is designed with flexibility and ease of use in mind, shaping the minds of the future with simple data analysis. If you would like more advice on which tool to use, get in touch with the VSNi team and we will be happy to help.
How Do You Use Data Analysis Tools for Academia?
You can find in depth interactive demos, E-Learning and knowledge bases for each of data analysis tools for education, ensuring your students will be experts in their fields of research.
How Do You Import Data Analysis Tools for Academia?
There are several different methods used to import and export data into data analysis tools for academia. If you are unsure, check out our range of comprehensive guides such as this Genstat guide.