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The Altmann-Fitter is an interactive software for the iterative fitting of univariate discrete probability distributions to frequency data. It uses the Nelder-Mead Simplex Algorithm.
Different graphical outputs are available. Available in Windows from 95/Nt upwards.
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In
its present version it contains 200 distributions and is one of the most
voluminous collections of distributions at all. It aims at the analysis of data
from all empirical domains, e.g. biology, economy, sociology, meteorology,
ecology, linguistics, literary science, communication, technical sciences and
production. It is indispensable for practitioners.
Fitting is automatic,
i.e. no initial estimators are necessary, and it improves iteratively. The
goodness-of-fit test is performed by means of the chi-square test. A number of
options and configurations enables the user to flexibly process data. The
instructions for use consist of 5 pages!