Application for Windows Command-Line (Batch/Callable) Version of Joinpoint Regression Software

Thank you for your interest in using the Joinpoint statistical software for the analysis of continuous linear trends with change points, i.e. joinpoints. The Joinpoint statistical software was developed by IMS, Inc. under contract to the National Cancer Institute.

The Windows command-line version of Joinpoint can be called from other software (i.e. C++, SAS, or R) with syntax like:

jpCommand.exe <Joinpoint Parameters File>

This allows you to run Joinpoint repeatedly in an automated way for multiple data series, for simulations, or to embed in other software packages. Sample SAS and R files are included with the Joinpoint software to help users learn how to integrate Joinpoint in those programs.

Note: The command line version of Joinpoint requires a Windows operating system and cannot be run on a Mac.

Application for the Windows Command-Line Version

Before receiving the Windows command-line version of Joinpoint, you must:

1. Download and sign the Joinpoint Transfer Agreement (DOC, 44 KB). Please note that this form requires two signatures: the applicant's signature as well as the signature of someone within your organization with the legal authority to enter into this agreement.
2. Fill out the application form below.
3. Attach the PDF of the signed Joinpoint Transfer Agreement to the form below.

The application and signed agreement is required to ensure that the software is used appropriately and is not sold or used for commercial purposes.

Fields marked with an asterisk * are required.

• * Name
• * E-mail address
• Notify me when updates are available
  (If the details of your project have changed or you have started a new project, you will need to fill out a new application. Otherwise, you will only need to sign a new release form.)
• * Organization * Type of Organization --- select --- Academic: Epidemiology/Public Health Academic: Statistics/Biostatistics Academic: Medical or Basic Biomedical Academic: Student Academic: Other Government/Contractor: Local Government/Contractor: State/Regional Government/Contractor: Federal/National Industry/Business: Actuarial Industry/Business: Pharmaceutical Industry/Business: Medical or Hospital Administration Industry/Business: Other Nonprofit Media/Press No organizational affiliation/Personal use
  If other, please specify (required if "other" is selected above):
• * Position
• * Why would you like to have a batch/callable version rather than using the interactive version? I want to automate the input and output of my Joinpoint runs. I have a large number of jobs I want to run. I want to call Joinpoint from another software like SAS or R. Other (explain)
• * Describe the data, the scientific question, and how the joinpoint analysis will be used in the analysis. Please be as descriptive as possible. Learning about the different ways Joinpoint is used can help the development team update and improve the Joinpoint Program.
• * Who will be using this version (yourself, your staff, academic colleagues, corporate clients, customers, etc.)?
• * How will you be using/displaying the results of the analyses?
• For security purposes, please leave this field blank
• * What specific software will you be using to call Joinpoint?
• * Please attach a scanned copy of your signed Joinpoint Software Transfer Agreement, in Portable Document Format (PDF)

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