Minitab 16 is a data management software that allows users to easily import and manipulate data. The data manipulation tools in Minitab allow the user to display the data in different forms of graphs, but the graphs are not interactive. Additionally, Minitab offers user support through instructional steps on how to use tools as well as online support.

As a whole, Minitab 16 provides strong analysis but lacks security and the support for a hierarchy of categories.

• can import data from a range of data types
• quickly analyzes data and creates graphical representations
• supports tabs to hold data for different classes
• number of rows and columns is nearly unrestricted

• does not support subcategories for row or column titles
• provides no means to protect students private information tools
• data is not browser supported and is not easily accessible
• the user cannot directly interact with graphs to alter grading curves
• columns are not collapsable
• not primarily a grading tool, so Minitab lacks required attributes
• not supported by all operating systems

• data sharing
• control over access levels for students and the public
• settings to control how individual assignments will be curved
• grouping of assignments into categories
• ability for students to estimate scores to reach a goal
• ranking system for students to compare their grades against their class
• support for historical trends of a class over a quarter, year, or years