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# Page 6 - Reviews of IBM SPSS Statistics

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AG

Angela G.  
Analista di mercato  
Market Research  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Spss"

December 2, 2022

5.0

Tempi di esecuzione per le elaborazione statistiche

Pros

Per le analisi statistiche è fondamentale, per la trasformazione dei dati in special modo per la ristrutturazione dei dati, la cluster, test chi quadro, selezione dei campioni...non lo cambierei con nessun programma

Cons

Sono più di 10 anni che uso il software e non ho trovato nulla di negativo

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Pravin R.  
Senior Project Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "IBM SPSS Statistics Review"

April 27, 2023

4.0

Pros

IBM SPSS Statistics is very user-friendly, and we can upload files easily. We can perform highly complex data analysis with accuracy

Cons

It is very expensive, and the setup file is huge and complicated to install. It will make the computer work slow.

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Talha A.  
Assistant Manager finance  
Textiles  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Data analysis with SPSS"

October 5, 2020

4.0

Its good for all type of data anaylsis, Economic,financial and descryptive and qunatitative. some graphics required to enhanced

Pros

we can regress multi variate cross sectional data.there is less chances of multicollearnity occurance due to auto deduction. F and ANOVA table always shows 100% accurate results.

Cons

Sometimes its become slow while using huge data set. its visual and graphics are not much advance and cannot be exportable.

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Arome I.  
Corps Member  
Airlines/Aviation  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A dependable data analysis software "

September 12, 2018

4.0

Overall experience with SPSS is great, the ease to work and analyze different data, also side by side comparisons and interpretations are simply great.

Pros

I am involved with data often, and making use of data analysis softwares are a big deal for me, what i love most about SPSS is its ability and ease to generate statistical charts, graphs, analysis easily and accurately. When i have to perform bulk data analysis, SPSS delivers without using additional softwares. SPSS software interface simply offers data spreadsheet to input data, organise the data and reports the result with a data analysis output, which can be easily interpreted. Also the software makes do of the inputed data and performs the required task. Its just simply the best for me i must say.

Cons

Some of the shortfalls of using SPSS software for data analysis is simply the poor output of data visualization which is not too interactive. I can say the software is great for data analysis but simply output presentation especially presenting to clients has to be done with another software. Also it might take time to get used to the SPSS interface.

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JV

Jorien V.  
Marktonderzoeker  
Philanthropy  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fijne software, veel analyses mogelijk"

September 22, 2022

4.0

Ik gebruik dit pakket bijna dagelijks voor statistische berekeningen nav onderzoeken.

Pros

Je kan veel soorten analyses uitvoeren. Berekeningen gaan snel ongeacht grootte van het databestand. In het afgelopen jaar zijn mooie verbeteringen doorgevoerd (waaronder recovery bestanden).

Cons

De ‘help’ functie mag van mij verbeterd worden. Denk aan veelgebruikte syntaxregels. Hiervoor zet ik nu google in. De help functie is nu teveel gericht op klikpaden.

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NC

Nyasha C.  
Payroll Admin  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Best Data Analysis Product"

October 20, 2023

4.0

IBM has helped our organization analyze data from our engagement surveys and this has produced readable data that has helped us plan our future

Pros

Its ability to offer different types analysis, which caters for everyone's capabilities

Cons

It can be complex if you do not get enough training

Alternatives considered

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Reason for choosing IBM SPSS Statistics

IBM was within our budget and the most preferred

Switched from

[SAS Data Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/168302/SAS-Data-management/)

The company needed more visualization

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Debbie L.  
Deborah  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Expensive, but excellent data analytic program"

December 28, 2020

5.0

Overall, it is a solid and easy to use data analytic program. It has gotten ridiculously priced and people are starting to turn to more reasonable and open source programs like R.

Pros

SPSS is the go to software for my field. We train our majors and graduate students how to analyze data using SPSS. I use it to analyze my own data. It has the capability of running a large number of analyses, including most using the GLM, but many others as well. It is really easy to use, with drop down menus and boxes to check. It is easy to demonstrate its use and easy to teach with.

Cons

It doesn't handle missing data particularly well. It also doesn't do many types of modeling. Thus, m-plus and other types of data analytic software are needed to complement SPSS for some analyses.

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brian M.  
Water Engineer  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Spss is a valuable tool for analysis and reporting"

September 12, 2019

4.0

Spss is a valuable tool to perform most of my data analysis and create great reports.

Pros

Spss is a valuable analysis tool. With spss the potential of analysis is limitless. It can handle massive amounts of data and can do so much. I use spss to analyse data and create charts, curves and graphs. Spss is a great tool that is more advanced and powerful than tools like excel. Spss is great for experimental designing and for projecting the success of projects and also for hypothesis testing.

Cons

It lacks a friendly visualization and user interface. The dashboard is very unattractive and looks quite old. The learning curve is very steep, especially for newbies. It may require the programming language to perform some tasks.

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Maryory L.  
Analista  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "research experience to perform basic and projection statistical calculations"

February 28, 2018

4.0

Management of a large number of variables Allows the management of environmental variables to generate analysis of main components Help for the prediction of hydrometeorological events

Pros

It has allowed me to calculate basic statistics, mode, variance and coefficient of variation in a fast and efficient way, I like the calculations of main components. and the versatility to cross variables whether environmental or social. Supports the correlation of large amount of data

Cons

complex for the apprentices, the graphic results are not to my liking, the output of information confuses the user and can generate errors of interpretation, needs data quality to run the options. to explain the functioning of the software at the academic level, students must in some cases handle programming knowledge

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Maria Maryelis D.  
Coordinadora  
Public Policy  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### " The best tool avaliable "

August 12, 2018

5.0

SPSS has same my life many times and i truly love working with it.

Pros

Theres plenty of things that i like about spss but the mains ones are the easy and friendly interface and all the tools to process and make statistical analysis.

Cons

Well there aren't many things that i like the least about SPSS but i have to mention that the syntaxes are to big, that something that can improve.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Data processing senior specialist  
Research  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The love software of a sociologist! "

June 16, 2020

5.0

My overall experience is perfect and I strongly recommend it.

Pros

I started using SPSS as a student and it's been already 10 years it helps me in my everyday work. The interface is perfect, intuitive and easy to learn. Very good for survey data analytics

Cons

The graphics are not very rich. You have to use other software to make data presentations. The software is rather expensive

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Shajae B.  
Research Analyst  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "SPSS for easy analyzing "

March 24, 2020

5.0

My overall experience is MAGNIFICENT. It gets the job done. A job well done, my employer is able to see graphical representation of any research conducted and makes it easy to explain when doing a meeting especially using a pie chart.

Pros

SPSS is a great application for analyzing data. In my opinion it is better than Microsoft excel. It allows you to group data, test frequency and test cross tabulation. It’s great for marketing companies that are looking ways to promote products. In that, you are allow to conduct research, then input and group data and see what percentage of your customers like your service or would they like to know about new projects. Not only that, the software create table, pie charts and more the display results.

Cons

This software is exceptional, the only problem is that it can be a little difficult for beginners. However, after a little practice here and there, you’ll get the hang of it.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Statistical Consultant  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Most easiest comprehensive statistical software"

June 9, 2020

4.0

I enjoy working with SPSS and learning from its step by step tutorial on data analysis and interpretation of results.

Pros

SPSS is a beautiful point and clicks comprehensive statistical software. Although its name is originated from social science (Statistical Software for Social Science), nowadays it is used in business, health, and environmental sciences. Its companion tutorial is full of examples mostly in the business field. SPSS is integrated with Python and R computing engines, so you can call them directly inside of SPSS. The recent version of SPSS is empowered with many advanced statistical techniques such as Bayesian inference, and spatial data analysis.

Cons

Actually, it is really hard to find an unfavorable aspect in SPSS

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Social Worker  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "spss review"

September 16, 2022

4.0

I used this application frequently in both my undergraduate and graduate studies. In this process, I have benefited abundantly from the data management and statistical analyzes that the application has given me.

Pros

The application contributed a lot to me in my education processes, I did my thesis work thanks to this application.

Cons

I think the application is very efficient and useful, but not useful. It may be useful to carry out studies that make it easier to use.

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Maryorie H.  
Docente  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Useful, innovative, practical, flexible data analysis tool, advanced statistics"

June 19, 2018

5.0

228/5000 As a researcher in the social sciences, design of surveys, tables to introduce large amounts of data, use of statistical tools from simple description to predictive models of behavior.

Pros

It allows introducing and managing a large quantity of quantitative and qualitative research data, which through this software are analyzed, and yields results through different tools such as tables and graphs with complex data. It provides statistical tools such as descriptive and two variables, ANOVA, correlations, linear and non-linear models, among many others. Additional you can obtain prediction models, and even allows the design of the surveys at the beginning of the investigations. And it is of use for the natural sciences, for the social sciences, and for the organizations, the pull down formats improve their accessibility.

Cons

When data are introduced, sometimes we have difficulties to discriminate them, and the other faults are due to lack of knowledge of statistical knowledge that leads to not selecting the tools properly, diagramming and interpretation of the data.

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Ankush G.  
HRBP  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Efficient Tool for Data Analysis"

December 21, 2022

5.0

Pros

IBM SPSS is very helpful in doing data analysis using statistical techniques like - Regression, Correlation, ANNOVA and other similar tests. It saves time and lot of effortsFor Research Scholars, this tool is very effective and useful

Cons

A trial version of 30-50 days should be there so that people can have some hands on experience on this tool

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Data Science Consultant  
Market Research  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A steep learning curve"

September 27, 2019

5.0

I use it every day my job. It's the go to software for massive work

Pros

I've used SPSS for almost all of my 30+ years as a Data Scientist. I don't what I would have done without it.

Cons

I recently had to train a group of newcomers to the company. I've lived with SPSS for a long, long time and had not realized how complicated it is to get into the hang of it.

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YahYa M.  
Writer  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "IBM SPSS Statistics Review"

April 2, 2022

4.0

It is good, since I'm a researcher student, SPSS Statistics helps me a lot in many things

Pros

It is helpful in storing, cleaning, editing and analyzing the data, it also useful in interpretation of data and displaying charts, figures..., as well as it is easy to use and it facilitates the complex manual work. Furthermore, it is useful when conducting a research

Cons

SPSS slows down the computer or the laptop if the data is huge; so you might need a good laptop to well function

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Román Josué D.  
Data Science Team Lead  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Statistics for everyone with SPSS"

October 28, 2019

5.0

Statistical analysis, data analytic tasks, survey tabulation, summary and analysis of insights, hypothesis testing.

Pros

I liked from SPSS that even though is a statistical software oriented for social sciences, it actually can be used in many fields once you learn how to use it. I also liked that the learning curve is not difficult. As many users of SPSS are non-technical people, they find this tool very friendly and easier to learn than a programming language, or a more advanced software. In addition, it is familiar to other programs an average user has used. I am both a user and an instructor of SPSS, and think that

Cons

I find SPSS as a great tool, with many useful features, and until now I haven't found any aspect from it which I dislike.

Review Source

zK

zahra K.  
Marketing Researcher/ UX Researcher  
Leisure, Travel & Tourism  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "It is user friendly, professional and perfect for those people who need to analyze quantitative data"

July 3, 2018

5.0

Working with this software in one of the most important section of my job.

Pros

As a market researcher I should work with SPSS daily. It is a software for analyzing quantitative data.it is easy to import data from other software like Microsoft Excel and analyze them. Also some online survey platforms have SPSS output and you can import data from them to SPSS directly. If you just want to have some descriptive statistics, it is easy to learn, but if you want to analyze data with parametric and non-parametric exams, it is a bit difficult so it is better to take a class about 1 week and learn SPSS fast. Then you will enjoy analyzing data.

Cons

For drawing charts from data, SPSS is not suitable because it doesn't have a beautiful data visualization. Visualization tools for drawing charts in SPSS are few; so every time that I want to draw a chart, I should copy the table of analyzed data on SPSS to Excel and draw the chart.

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kF

kenaw F.  
lecturer  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "University lecturer"

December 26, 2022

5.0

I am working on for large data set for 10 years

Pros

This soft ware is easy to use and freely accessible.

Cons

there is no difficulty to use IBM SPSS soft ware.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Head of Platform Accounting  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Powerful statistical analysis software"

January 20, 2023

5.0

All in all IBM SPSS Statistics is a super solid and reliable solution for your statistical analysis needs and is still my number one choice.

Pros

I am working with IBM SPSS since over 10 years now and never had any serious problem / bug, so it is a super realiable & solid statistical analysis software. It offers a wide range of statistical analysis methods and guides you well through the whole analysis process.

Cons

Some areas/modules of the software are not that easy to understand or as user-friendly as they could be. This I realized, when I introduced the software to a new collegue.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Research Associate  
Biotechnology  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Statistical Analysis Software"

October 9, 2019

5.0

Pros

I am a Biostatistician and SPSS has never disappointed me. I can do every possible analysis here and make graphs. I have used this software for over 5 years now and ith every update, it has become better and better.

Cons

The least likely thing about SPSS is that users need to make the input file in the excel/numbers format and upload it. Any additional spaces in your files become problematic for analysis. Also, the graphs are not user-friendly to make with limited options for modifications. One needs to have strong knowledge about the stats and tests to use as this software doesn't come with AI to predict if the user id doing things the right way.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Analytics Market Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SPSS ... en route to Machine Learning"

April 22, 2022

4.0

We collect tons of structured information through "Voice of customer" surveys with a lot of profiling elements. SPSS is used to segment the data and identify clusters of individuals with similar characteristics. This is subsequently used to trigger customized marketing campaigns.

Pros

Enable Data Science for Everyone by bundling the most essential capabilities required to perform data-mining and develop learning models

Cons

The learning curve is very steep and may discourage many young data scientists. Tutorials are badly required.

Reason for choosing IBM SPSS Statistics

Better support and consultancy services proposed by IBM

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GM

Giorgos M.  
Psychologist  
Mental Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "IBM SPSS review "

April 5, 2023

4.0

I use SPSS to analyse data concerning psychology and mental health. For many (not all) studies in psychology, SPSS is adequate and easy to use.

Pros

SPSS is quite easy to use. Commands are clear and outputs are easy to read and interpret. Overall, it is a nice tool for social scientists.

Cons

SPSP can’t run all analyses needed for social sciences, without using plugins (e.g., mediation and moderation with bootstrap)

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