Minitab is a statistics package developed at the Pennsylvania State University by researchers Barbara F. Ryan, Thomas A. Ryan, Jr., and Brian L. Joiner in 1972. It began as a light version of OMNITAB 80, a statistical analysis program by NIST. Statistical analysis software such as Minitab automates calculations and the creation of graphs, allowing the user to focus more on the analysis of data and the interpretation of results. It is compatible with other Minitab, LLC software. Minitab is the leading software of choice for statistics education programs at more than 4,000 colleges and universities worldwide. With its intuitive interface and free teaching resources, instructors can empower students at any level to learn statistics and data analysis.