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. 2011 Feb 2;8(1):1.
doi: 10.1186/1742-5573-8-1.

WINPEPI updated: computer programs for epidemiologists, and their teaching potential

Joseph H Abramson  1
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WINPEPI updated: computer programs for epidemiologists, and their teaching potential

Joseph H Abramson. Epidemiol Perspect Innov. .

Abstract

Background: The WINPEPI computer programs for epidemiologists are designed for use in practice and research in the health field and as learning or teaching aids. The programs are free, and can be downloaded from the Internet. Numerous additions have been made in recent years.

Implementation: There are now seven WINPEPI programs: DESCRIBE, for use in descriptive epidemiology; COMPARE2, for use in comparisons of two independent groups or samples; PAIRSetc, for use in comparisons of paired and other matched observations; LOGISTIC, for logistic regression analysis; POISSON, for Poisson regression analysis; WHATIS, a "ready reckoner" utility program; and ETCETERA, for miscellaneous other procedures. The programs now contain 122 modules, each of which provides a number, sometimes a large number, of statistical procedures. The programs are accompanied by a Finder that indicates which modules are appropriate for different purposes. The manuals explain the uses, limitations and applicability of the procedures, and furnish formulae and references.

Conclusions: WINPEPI is a handy resource for a wide variety of statistical routines used by epidemiologists. Because of its ready availability, portability, ease of use, and versatility, WINPEPI has a considerable potential as a learning and teaching aid, both with respect to practical procedures in the planning and analysis of epidemiological studies, and with respect to important epidemiological concepts. It can also be used as an aid in the teaching of general basic statistics.

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Excerpt from the PEPI Finder.
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Figure 2
WNPEPI portal.
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Figure 3
ETCETERA: Opening screen.
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