Paleontological Statistics
| PAST (PAleontological STatistics) | |
|---|---|
| File:PAST 4-13 Screenshot.png PAST 4.13 running on Windows 10 | |
| Developers | Øyvind Hammer, David A.T. Harper, Paul D. Ryan |
| Initial release | 2001 |
| Stable release | 4.13
/ May 2023 |
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| Engine | |
| Size | ~30 MB |
| Type | Statistical analysis Numerical analysis |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | www |
PAST (PAleontological STatistics) is a free software package for statistical data analysis with a focus on palaeontological data.
Development
[edit | edit source]PAST's predecessor was PALSTAT, developed by palaeontologists David Harper (University of Copenhagen) and Paul Ryan (National University of Ireland), first for BBC Microcomputer and later for MS-DOS.[1]
The development of PAST started in 1999, the development team consisted of Harper, Ryan as well as Øyvind Hammer (University of Oslo),[2] who is still the maintainer today.[3]
Functions and Operation
[edit | edit source]PAST includes functions for data management, data visualisation through graphics, univariate and multivariate analysis procedures as well as linear and non-linear modelling. There are also functions for diversity calculation, time series analysis, geostatistical and stratigraphic analysis.[3]
The operation is basically mouse-controlled. In addition, control via syntax scripts is provided, using a Pascal-like script language.[3]
Usage
[edit | edit source]PAST was used for studies in paleontology,[4][5][6][7] forensics,[8] archaeology[9][10] or microbiology.[11]
The software was recommended because it is "... designed specifically for paleontologists"[12] and "... incorporates a vast majority of analytical methods suitable for paleontological and current ecological work".[13]
Further reading
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References
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