Minitab

Minitab is statistical software originally developed by Pennsylvania State University in 1972.^[1][2] DOS, Windows and Macintosh version have been released.^[3] Very popular software used in Statistical programs at many universities.

File information

• MTW Minitab worksheet file
• MPJ Minitab project file
• MGF Minitab graph file
• MTP Minitab portable worksheet file

File Identification

Prior to version 12, MTW files began with the ascii string "WORKSHEET STORED BY MINITAB" followed by the version which created the file.

Beginning in version 12 (1998), MTW files started using the "OLE2" document container format. This release also introduced the MPJ Minitab project file.^[4]

Minitab 18 can open Worksheets (MTW) from Minitab Release 13 and forward, Projects (MPJ) from Minitab release 15 and forward, and Graphs (MGF) from Minitab Release 14 and forward.^[5]

Software & Samples

• Minitab Homepage
• Minitab Data Set Library
• Data Set packages in multiple formats

References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minitab
2. ↑ https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/minitab-milestones
3. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_statistical_packages
4. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/19990503115908/http://www.minitab.com/products/minitab/rel12/new.htm
5. ↑ https://support.minitab.com/en-us/minitab/18/help-and-how-to/data-input-and-output/open-files-and-import-data/open-a-file/#open-a-minitab-file-mpj-mtw-mgf