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# Page 9 - Reviews of IBM SPSS Statistics

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Rachel S.  
Junior Project Manger  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A useful software for basic Statistical Analysis"

December 27, 2023

5.0

Pros

You can try a free trial before you buy a full licence. It is useful for schools and it can help greatly for dissertations or other projects.

Cons

The displayed data may look crammed or chaotic and the graphs are purely functional with no visual effect.

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Bernice M.  
Copywriter  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Predictive Models Made Easy (Modeler)."

September 12, 2019

4.0

Very reliable. It makes data management easy but I would prefer to hire someone to do data analysis and build models for me to be honest.

Pros

I love the drag and drop functionality. Easy to use for analytical tasks. Automated system streamlines the process of organising data. Someone I know works for this company so customer loyalty is a big factor for me.

Cons

Sometimes when there is an error, it's difficult to find what is wrong. It isn't easy to customise this software. It sometimes lags and it is quite clumpy. Not as pretty as other design tools.

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RR

Robertor R.  
Lecturer  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SPSS no longer that common"

April 28, 2022

4.0

It's been a good experience but I honestly feel that it is dated software.

Pros

I liked learning this back when I was an undergraduate because I thought it was empowering to know these kinds of software. It was also a major statistical software to use for the Social Sciences it made conducting calculations much easier.

Cons

I think what I like least about it is that it is no longer in use. Everyone uses Python and R for statistical analysis. I can't think of anyone today, especially those in the Big Data trend who would fall back on SPSS.

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JF

Jayden F.  
Student (Psychology)  
Research  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Extensive and powerful statistics, if you take the time to learn it!"

August 13, 2019

4.0

Once you truly understand the workflow, SPSS is a quick and easy way to organize and analyze your data. The issue is getting to that mastery.

Pros

You can do almost anything that you may need to in a data setting. You can compare statistics in a huge variety of different formats, seeing relationships for any type of study you may have to run analytics for. These results are then split into sections on a separate tab, where any graphs or charts you create or organized in a streamlined fashion. These creations are also very easily exportable.

Cons

With any powerful piece of software, there is a major learning curve. Without a class setting, it is very difficult to wrap your head around the various functions and options in a field that already lacks a truly consistent naming convention. On top of this, there are a wide array of very pricey add-ons, making it difficult to know exactly what package you need, and expensive if you make a mistake on this (I had very limited experience with customer service, but getting refunded was quite a hassle).

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Rosmery S.  
Docente IV  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Powerful software to perform statistical analysis of data series, in a simple and practical way."

May 1, 2018

4.0

SPSS is the statistical software that I use for its easy handling and statistical applications. It allows me to teach my students about the importance of managing historical data in order to make predictions and basic statistical functions. I highly recommend it.

Pros

It allows me to manage a large amount of data from different variables to be used in project management and in my daily work as a teacher, it helps me to calculate basic statistics such as media and fashion, make projections about the behavior of historical variables. It is very simple to use and helps to develop and understand the management of statistical science as a tool of fundamental use in the life of every person.

Cons

It has few graphic tools, it is limited in terms of the presentation of the data results. It is expensive software but it is worth every dollar of its price.

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VR

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

### "SPSS"

April 25, 2019

4.0

I usually use it for calculations of some statistical coefficients. Also, for the calculation of a priori tests that show the critical value and its confidence interval.

Pros

It shows in sections the results of each statistical test carried out. Very good presentation and it is easy to locate the data matrix. Very well organized

Cons

Limited access. Some expensive. The manipulation, characterization and ordering of data is cumbersome. In some cases, it processes any type of data without issuing statistical suggestions; this can generate unreliable results.

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Steve B.  
User Experience Lead  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One dataset: any platform"

April 9, 2019

4.0

SPSS is a tool loved by numbers people that speak its language. When working with large datasets, having someone who "gets" SPSS assist you can create some spectacular result sets and findings that a less-deep pass by something like Excel might miss. However, the price for this complexity is that SPSS is beyond the abilities of most users. I consider myself extremely proficient in software, but doubt that I've ever used more than 5% of the features of SPSS.

Pros

With the help of a good statistician, queries can be shared that crunch data and output it in a means that far surpasses something like Excel.

Cons

SPSS is not terribly intuitive, especially for non-math people. While it is exponentially more powerful than Excel, it lacks the ease of use that Excel does in crunching numbers. While Excel will walk me through creating a Pivot Table, SPSS will ask me to complete forms akin to doing federal income taxes.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Investigating Officer  
Government Administration  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Tool for Data Analysis "

August 15, 2019

5.0

Pros

Wide variety of options for graphs, charts and methods which makes statistical analysis easy breezy! Allows you to input extremely large or unlimited amounts of data, which is easily coordinated and analyzed. SPSS provide quick and very accurate data analysis. You can screen and clean data for future analysis. Eliminates the possibility of data over-righting as data is stored separately from output/results.

Cons

It could be slow at times, if you’re not using the most up-to-date hardware.

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AC

Angel C.  
Ph.D. Student  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SPSS review"

December 1, 2022

5.0

I was able to use SPSS to write my master's dissertation and some scientific publications.

Pros

This is great software for people working with statistics. I highly recommended it.

Cons

SPSS is challenging to use it. Users also need some statistical training.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Research fellow  
Research  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Spss review"

October 16, 2019

5.0

Pros

Template is very good and clean for everyone

Cons

Anova two way analisys is not so sensitive as other softwares

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Stephan M.  
Owner/Primary Clinical Consultant-Therapist  
Mental Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "High Learning Curve But Worth It"

February 21, 2019

5.0

My experience with SPSS is extensive, as I have used it for over 15 years.

Pros

No other quantitative software produces and analyzes the data as efficiently. It is the same software used by colleges worldwide, preparing aspiring researchers to use it professionally with moderate ease. Potential users will appreciate the 14-day free trial to get comfortable with it before subscribing.

Cons

It is a bit pricey, but the cost is worth the investment for professional researchers.

Review Source

SA

Setegn A.  
Lecturer  
Biotechnology  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "statistical analysis"

November 18, 2022

4.0

I am more experienced with this software.

Pros

easy to implement, data analysis, and data extraction.

Cons

yes, this software is essential for all academicians.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "app for data cleaning"

February 13, 2023

5.0

Pros

this is an app for analyzing data and cleaning your data from any issue

Cons

this app is from the best apps to my heart to make data clean by it

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Incoming Global Navigator Participant  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Very Complex but Worth It!"

September 11, 2019

5.0

The business problems that we solved with SPSS was being able to draw conclusions from the raw data that we have collected and so we were able to use SPSS to generate some conclusions from our data.

Pros

What I really like about SPSS is how great it can be used for data collection and analysis! It will really easily pull up data on things that may not seem like they have a strong relationship and really make you look at things from a new perspective.

Cons

What I liked the least about SPSS is that it can feel extremely difficult to navigate around and times but that is due to the nature of the work itself, as research can, of course, be very complex.

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RUTH W.  
Web Developer  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Analyzing data has now become much easier"

June 5, 2018

5.0

Analyzing the data in y company and also in other clients company has made my days easier

Pros

The interface that looks like a spreadsheet is definitely interesting and i liked it and its upgraded statistical functions present to perform multiple operations on raw data.I also liked how fast it generates graphics and tables.

Cons

The software is a bit expensive and also time consuming getting to different interfaces within the software.

Review Source

BD

Bahaddin D.  
Student  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Statistical Analysis Software"

March 4, 2020

4.0

I used SPSS for my research data analysis. It is a great software to analyze questionnaire and any type of quantitative data which requires statistical analysis. It is very easy to use, even with complex statistical analysis, just following the software instructions and selecting variables.

Pros

SPSS is a great statistical analysis software. It is very easy to use and analyze any data for all types of statistical analysis. I really like the export and graph features. SPSS allows me to export my data or transform data to graphs based on required writing styles such as APA, Harvard so on. This function makes reporting and academic writing easier.

Cons

Data entry and changing the existing data on SPSS is very difficult. I need to use other software to enter and change my research data. In addition, SPSS works slow with my Mac and often freezes but It works really well with Microsoft Windows.

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TA

Tauseef A.  
Student  
Research  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "SPSS, the most tool for data analysis of a project"

December 3, 2020

5.0

I have used SPSS for my final year project in my Master, first I made a work sheet of my questionnaire, then entered the data collected from more than 50 respondents and converted it to tables just in a few steps in no time. And then copied my data and made just a few changes according to the need.

Pros

I love SPSS because of its full features and functions as it allow its users to easily manage their research projects and to analyse their data by entring the data and make worksheet with an ease, to make tables just in one click and to make calculations of their whole date with the help of its features.

Cons

SPSS is suggested to all those who need something for data analysis, but one cannat use its full features and functions as it need some technical knowledge and experience, to get you work done with it you should learn it first for better results.

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ME

Mu E.  
Manager  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I could not have gotten my degree without SPSS"

August 5, 2021

5.0

Pros

I used SPSS for all, I mean ALL, of my statistical analyses during graduate school. It's a wonderful software, user-friendly with built-in menus for simple and moderately complicated analyses, with the option to write some codes in the Output for more complex ones once you get the hang of it. It was integral to my studies while I was in graduate school.

Cons

I benefited greatly from SPSS for as long as the software was provided by my school but once I graduated I realized HOW EXPENSIVE it is. It is almost impossible for me to buy it on my own and I now regret how dependent I became on SPSS. I wish I could still afford it.

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Rosa M.  
Directora de Auditoría Interna  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "SPSS is the best tool for statistical analysis of data in an easy and practical way"

April 11, 2018

4.0

It is the statistical data manager that I use as a first option. It generates excellent professional results. It is easy to use and provides the opportunity to handle large data series effortlessly

Pros

It is a powerful tool to process statistical data series, make projections and make presentations of results. It is designed for applications in social sciences, but I have used it to perform marketing analysis in the workplace. For beginners it is easy to learn

Cons

It has few graphic tools, you have to use other software to make presentations of high graphic content. It is expensive software but it is worth every dollar of its price

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lP

lauren P.  
evaluation specialist  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Wide functionality and user friendly"

June 5, 2019

5.0

Luckily, work pays for my SPSS license, so it is clearly worth the money for me (free). However, I am so used to this software it's hard to imagine anything else. I love it's user interface and the ability to do more with syntax.

Pros

In the past year or so, I've delved into using syntax for my transformations and common analyses. Oh man, it is a game changer. You can do so much more with SPSS once you learn a little syntax. I still have a lot to learn, but this has changed how I do a lot of my work and cut my work load significantly. Also, if you do not know the syntax, you can use the drop-down menu way of doing things and instead of completing the action, you can 'paste' the syntax which helps you learn.

Cons

I think there are some limited capabilities that they have put into different paid packages, which I get but I am limited in my ability to purchase those.

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RL

Rutcher L.  
Data Analyst and Professor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SPSS: Your first steps to learning statistics!"

November 8, 2019

5.0

Overall, SPSS is a time saving and easy to use software, especially when you are starting to learn in the field of statistics. It is really efficient that it can remember codes and saves it, remember cases and even variable locations. Plus, no programming required and so college students from all degrees and areas without a programming background, are still able to relate and learn well with SPSS.

Pros

SPSS has a user-friendly UI, which makes it a good start for my students to learn using a statistical software. The best thing about it is that even if it is very comprehensive, it is still easy to use and provides easy statistical analysis.

Cons

Besides that it is easy to use and time saving, I can generally say that SPSS is perfect for various learning curves that may vary from students to students. It's perfect, and mutually beneficial to both teachers and students of statistics, so no cons at all!

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KM

Karla M.  
Head of Vendors Relations  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "the mercedes for data analytics "

July 10, 2019

5.0

helps understanding business cases and hidden correlations helpful for pedicting cases and szenarios leads to better business decisions within minimum of efforts

Pros

\- easy to handle - ready to use set of analysis - all data formats can be imported and worked with - large sets of data- structured and unstructured can be handled

Cons

\- interface gets better - not the sexiest form of output

Reason for choosing IBM SPSS Statistics

no programming, no knowledge losses when ressources change, a standard product and market leading tool

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Graduate Research Assistant  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A must for researchers"

September 3, 2018

3.0

SPSS is expensive but worth it. If I ever forget how to run an analysis or a faster way to create a variable or something, it is very easy to just look through the tools and walk myself through how to do it again. I hope future versions come with PROCESS already downloaded, or allow you to permanently add it.

Pros

\-Able to easily download additional packages like PROCESS -User friendly, once you know one dataset you know them all

Cons

\-Have to utilize other programs for more newer analyses like HLM

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Pedro B.  
Coordinador académico  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### " Use of spss for the analysis of geographic data in geography classes"

March 6, 2018

3.0

It has allowed me the dictation of practical classes of the subject data analysis

Pros

It allows working with tables with a large number of variables to apply multivariate methods such as the analysis of major components to reduce information and generate new variables to facilitate interpretation and to respond to problems of geographical research.

Cons

The graphics generated with the application of multivariate methods, the representations of variable points in projection scales are very tight, which causes an agglomeration of graphic information that makes interpretation difficult.

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José Arturo M.  
Director  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "this program helps obtain statistical data bases of a universe of strategic information"

March 6, 2018

4.0

processes complex databases that have information from a wide range of variables, predictive models help decision making for the execution of public policies and execution of projects

Pros

t allows me to handle a large amount of data from different variables to be used in project management and public planning, calculating basic statistics such as media, fashion, variance and more specific elements such as the main component. The program is also adaptable to environmental variables. Generates simple text analysis. And it generates prediction models based on the analysis of the multiple data

Cons

it is an expensive software, for beginners it is not so simple to use, the graphic output I do not like is very basic and unattractive for those who read the results

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