What Role does Software Play in Multivariate Analysis?
The use of specialized software is critical in conducting multivariate analyses. Software packages such as R, SAS, SPSS, and Python libraries like scikit-learn and pandas provide tools for implementing various multivariate statistical methods. These tools facilitate the handling of large datasets and complex computations, allowing toxicologists to focus on interpreting results rather than manual calculations. However, proficiency in these software packages is necessary to effectively utilize their capabilities.
