Analysis & Modeling

Analysis refers to software intended to analyze data, whether it be mathematical, instrumental, quantitative, or qualitative. This category includes many research and statistical packages as well as graphing tools for showing data trends and correlations.

Modeling software focuses on the digital creation or the digital re-creation of a design. Modeling software allows for digital simulation to explore possibilities, theories, and simulate results. It also allows for easy viewing of the design from perspectives that would otherwise be difficult.

This category includes mapping tools, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) tools, plotting tools, landscape analysts, and geological structure tool. Also included is Software for statistical gathering, analysis, computation, and visualization. Often used in research, polling, or surveying.

Google Earth

December 19, 2013 by clas-web
Categories: Analysis & ModelingDesign & Visualization

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Availability: Labs | Free Download
Comparable:  ESRI Arc GIS

Google Earth is a virtual globe, geographical program created by Google. The program uses digital elevation model (DEM) data collected by a NASA space shuttle to create the 3D map.  With Google Earth, viewers can view satellite imagery of large portions of the globe.  Users can also explore ocean topography, and switch to street view which enables someone to explore roads as if they were in a car.  New features of Google Earth allow a user to explore regions of the moon, Mars, and constellations in the sky.  New features are being added and existing features enhanced frequently.

Google Earth is available for free download here.  A Professional version with enhanced geo-coding, map-making, and GIS features is available as well.

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Gramps

July 14, 2015 by Andy Voelker
Categories: Analysis & Modeling

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 Gramps is an open source genealogical tool that is intuitive for hobbyists and feature rich for professional genealogists.  It is backed by an open community that supports research and is created and governed by professional genealogists.  Gramps will allow a user to track people, families, relationships, places, sources, citations, ancestry, media, history, and other information.  It also allows a user to generate reports on ancestors or descendants of an individual.  Translations exist for 31 different languages.  Gramps is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and BSD.

Graphical Analysis

December 19, 2013 by clas-web
Categories: Analysis & ModelingMath & Programming
Availability: Labs  |  Download
Comparable:  Geometer’s Sketchpad

Graphic Analysis is a low-cost, downloadable graphic software program created by Vernier. This program is designed to help the user create, analyze, and learn about graphs. The software is both available for Windows and Mac devices.

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