SPSS is a great tool that can handle big datasets and run advance stats. Takes a bit of time to learn.
November 16, 2018

SPSS is a great tool that can handle big datasets and run advance stats. Takes a bit of time to learn.

Dennis Junius | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with IBM SPSS

We use SPSS to analyze our survey data. It is solely used by our research department. It helps us organize and analyze our data which we use to create reports.

Pros

  • Handles big datasets.
  • One can use either syntax or dropdown to create variables.
  • Does almost any statistical testing, equations, or modeling desired.
  • Can save datasets into numerous other file extensions.
  • Has various extensions that can be purchased to assist with analysis and visualizations.

Cons

  • Can be a steep learning curve.
  • Not that innovative.
  • Need to update versions every few years.
  • Some in the business say it is antiquated and would rather use other programs. Seems mostly used in survey research and psychology research.
I've never used any other stats program, I've heard that R is great because it is open-source, but there is a very steep learning curve.
Great for large datasets and running advance stats. Once you learn how to use it, it is nimble. It doesn't produce the best viz and is difficult to get into viz programs like Tableau.

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