While ergonomics might not be the most important aspect of data analysis, user friendly software is essential. If I do not feel comfortable navigating around a program, I am not inclined to use it. Things to consider are: How does the program actually 'look'? Will it work on Windows or will it feel like a Mac?
Aesthetics aside, the search option is also critical. Will the software allow me to develop queries that I want? can I combine searches? Will it be precise?
Speed and stability were also presented as software elements to consider. To me, the stability of a program far out weighs its' speed.
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