While professional software remain the recommended environment for advanced statistics, this study demonstrates that freely available AI tools are becoming increasingly reliable for basic data analysis. Notably, ChatGPT and Perplexity were also able to generate useful, albeit non-editable, statistical graphs. It is hence plausible that ongoing advances in freely available AI tools will further enhance their role in applied statistics, potentially reducing the reliance on expensive proprietary software.

Can Free AI Tools Replace Statistical Software in Data Analysis?

Lippi, Giuseppe
2025-01-01

Abstract

While professional software remain the recommended environment for advanced statistics, this study demonstrates that freely available AI tools are becoming increasingly reliable for basic data analysis. Notably, ChatGPT and Perplexity were also able to generate useful, albeit non-editable, statistical graphs. It is hence plausible that ongoing advances in freely available AI tools will further enhance their role in applied statistics, potentially reducing the reliance on expensive proprietary software.
2025
Artificial Intelligence; Statistics; AI; Statistical Software; Data Analysis?
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