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What is IBM SPSS Statistics?

SPSS Statistics is a software package used for statistical analysis. It is now officially named "IBM SPSS Statistics". Companion products in the same family are used for survey authoring and deployment (IBM SPSS Data Collection), data mining (IBM SPSS Modeler),…

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March 07, 2024
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What is IBM SPSS Statistics?

IBM® SPSS® Statistics is a statistical software platform boasting an interface and feature set that lets organizations extract actionable insights from data. Advanced statistical procedures help ensure high accuracy and quality decision making. All facets of the analytics lifecycle are included, from data preparation and management to analysis and reporting.


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Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Mac
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SPSS Statistics is a software package used for statistical analysis. It is now officially named "IBM SPSS Statistics". Companion products in the same family are used for survey authoring and deployment (IBM SPSS Data Collection), data mining (IBM SPSS Modeler), text analytics, and collaboration and deployment (batch and automated scoring services).

Reviewers rate Implementation Rating highest, with a score of 8.7.

The most common users of IBM SPSS Statistics are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Samira Islam Resmi | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
It is a perfect tool for any type of dataset analysis that I need for my research project and works flawlessly when it comes to survey-related tasks. My supervised research student also used it for their survey-based research work efficiently and they got an outstanding result using IBM SPSS Statistics as well.
  • Simply best for analysis
  • Best for large data set using Likert scale base questionnaire
  • It was used for numerous statistical analysis smoothly
  • programming language may be added
  • Output as figures, like different types of charts, may be improved.
  • A customized price plan is possible.
Rapid and precise responses are provided by IBM SPSS Statistics, which is one of the basic requirements for me as a faculty member as well as a researcher. I got a suggestion from my colleagues to use it for my research work, and I found it suitable, so researchers may use it.
Alimah Feizah | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM SPSS Statistics is a great product on effective predictive analytics generation and to coordinate with other projects members via the platform is amazing. The ability to process a huge volume of different data and data cleansing functions are very useful and on my implementation of IBM SPSS Statistics the operation was easyand successful.
  • Statistics analytics tools.
  • Data visualization ability is very reliable.
  • Budgeting features.
  • Data recovering functions.
  • Just on processing big volume of data the process can be slow.
  • Recovering multiple big data.
  • Configuration of Cloud options when new to the tool.
Using IBM SPSS Statistics is more productive, especially on multiple business data processing at the same time and data visualization features are excellent. Creating amazing data reports and the prediction capability through IBM SPSS Statistics is impressive. This IBM Cloud platform enables easy prediction of next next operations outcome and the machine learning ability is perfect.
March 22, 2024

GOOD SOFTWARE IBM

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
thanks to the fact that IBM® SPSS® Statistics is an incredible statistical software platform, we can make decisions in real time in our company. Its use is very intuitive and the price is relatively economical. Our main problem before acquiring the software was the large amount of data we had and that we did not take advantage of for decision making.
  • classify results using neural network models
  • allows sharing analysis data in the company
  • allows testing theories before production
  • highly complex systems for certain employees
  • requires prior knowledge
Although the use of IBM SPSS statistics requires prior knowledge, its user interface is quite intuitive and easy to use, you do not need to write codes for daily use. It integrates with other tools without any problem. Use in hotel chains, for example, where there is a lot of customer information, makes this great tool essential.It may be less appropriate for companies without offices or few clients.
Md Masudul Hassan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I used IBM SPSS Statistics to run a variety of statistical tests, both inferential and descriptive, for my research work.

Correlations and regressions are just two important aspects of IBM SPSS Statistics commonly used by my supervised students in their thesis papers. I quickly find insights and produce useful recommendations with the help of IBM SPSS Statistics data analysis tools.
  • Productive Data Management Tools
  • Easily usable interface for academicians, researchers and others
  • Giving users access to some features for free at first and allowing them to customize pricing options would be advantageous to academics, researchers, and students in developing nations as well.
  • Graph-related output may improve.
There are numerous statistical tests in it. Excel and some other files can be inserted into it, and they can perform some excellent statistical analysis for research easily. With so many languages available, it's the perfect accessibility for everybody, and thus it helps researchers, academicians, students, and others for efficient output.
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM SPSS Statistics enables my organisation to address a range of data analytics challenges. We frequently use it for interrogating datasets, generating descriptive statistics, performing a range of hypothesis tests, and creating data visualisations. In my business area we tend to use it for regression modelling, particularly using the multiple linear regression and binary logistic regression approaches.
  • Easily enables a range of statistical tests and procedures
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • More simple to learn for beginners
  • Limited options for performing bespoke types of analysis
  • Limited options for customising data visualisations
  • Can be laggy with large datasets
In general, I would recommend an advanced data analyst should use R or Python, rather than IBM SPSS Statistics. However, not everybody needs the advanced functionality offered by R and Python, and many people find coding to be quite challenging and intimidating. For these people, I would say that IBM SPSS Statistics is perfect, because it offers an interface which is much easier to use whilst still accommodating the range of statistical tests and procedures that most users will most commonly require.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use SPSS to analyze survey data for my org. My analyses range from simple descriptive statistics to correlations and complex models. I'm able to compare means, run regression models and create graphs to understand relationships between variables.
  • No code, user friendly statistical analyses
  • Wide range of statistical methods offered
  • Intuitive graphs and tables
  • Offer HLM and latent growth curve modelling
  • Exportable, neatly formatted correlation matrices
SPSS is perfect for running quick analyses like correlations, t-test, chi square, regressions and ANOVA. You can also test mediation and moderation models if you have enough skill. But if you want to do really complex modelling like HLM or latent growth curve modeling you might have to turn to stata, SAS, MPlus etc. I much prefer the SPSS interface so would love if these became options in the future.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Run regression analysis on small and large data sets with adjustable CI. I have been using this for many years, and the modeling has been helpful in the predictors; yes, the output is basic but that is what makes this nice and clean, and it can be imported to reports easily and presented well on a slide deck.
  • Easy to use.
  • Don't need a lot of data prep to manipulate the data or clean it.
  • Running a bit old in the UI.
Quick and standardized models can be adopted by co-op students to run these models or create new ones as this is widely used in university, so the learning curve is shallow.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I use IBM SPSS Statistics mainly for analysis and prediction based on my existing data for improving user experience, analysing software crashes and predicting next targets for sales and acquisitions. While I used common analytics tools like Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics, etc. but they just do it as basic level. My requirements were to dive deeper on those data, and wanted to derive outcomes using various methodologies. Upon researching, I found out about this, and decided to give it a try. And till now, it works perfectly for me.
  • Comes with various in-bulit algorithms for easy apply
  • Data Analysis and deriving outcomes
  • End-to-End Statistical procedures within the same Software suite
  • Easy to use Interface
  • First time setup of software has glitches, i.e. infinite sign-in loop.
  • Need to purchase add-ons separately for advanced algorithms and features.
  • UI looks outdated.
It all depends on your overall usage and requirements. If you are a normal users who doesn't want to go deeper in how algorithms works and mathematical intuition behind them, they this is perfect statistical tool for you. But you are in technical side, want to learn how those algorithms and mathematics works, and have plenty of time to design your own algorithm using Python, R, Scala, Julia, or any other languages, then you can avoid this. Overall, it is for the users, who just want easy to use solution.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I learned IBM SPSS as part of my course in college and then went on to do an internship (through the college) where I had to use this tool. We used it for market research and customer analysis, to put it broadly. It helped us to forecast trends. While my experience with SPSS was limited, I know my colleagues who use it to execute far more complex models, and they all highly recommend it.
  • Predictive Analysis.
  • Data Management.
  • Various statistical tests.
  • UI is clunky.
  • Digital collaboration.
  • Integration with other tools.
My rating may be biased because this tool was taught to me at college and my professors highly recommended it and again at my work, this was the only tool being used. But it is hard to imagine another software that does everything that IBM SPSS can. Well suited for academic research, and survey analysis. Less appropriate for big data.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM SPSS Statistics is used in working with undergrad students that I teach to have them apply their skills in research-based psychology courses. IBM SPSS Statistics is a good way to get students started with intimidating statistical analysis of data using a GUI system (point-and-click) that is more straightforward than more advanced analytical tools.
  • Easy to use
  • Output appears as pre-made tables
  • Intuitive GUI system
  • Can be easier to look at your dataset and each variable
  • More advanced analyses
  • Putting output in APA or other relevant formats
  • Ability to use/save syntax easily (replicability) relative to other systems
  • Cost
I would recommend IBM SPSS Statistics to colleagues who are new to statistical analyses and have an introductory grasp of statistics and the types of statistical analyses. Ultimately, that is where IBM SPSS Statistics is well-suited. It is a great tool with a point-and-click system for getting acclimated to data analysis. Once you move into a realm of more advanced analytics (and thus the need for degrees of freedom in how analyses are conducted and the types of models that are built), I do not believe from my experience that is where IBM SPSS Statistics is suited. Furthermore, for collaborations across research teams, other products like R are better suited for this functionality.
Tom Shulak | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use SPSS for all our data and statistical analysis needs. Most of our critical analysis and reporting systems are driven by SPSS programs. We also use SPSS for ad-hoc modeling and data requests. In addition, we are able to automate our systems which improves the data integrity and speed of our work.
  • Mathematical modeling
  • Creation of self sustaining systems
  • Data manipulation
  • The flexibility of the reporting could be enhanced
  • Certain modules are not as user friendly as they could be
IBM SPSS is well suited for statistical and data analysis and has features comparable or better than other statistical packages. You can also use it efficiently for building analysis and reporting systems. It is not as well suited for new/novice users doing basic statistics, as there are better/easier options out there.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use IBM SPSS to view and analyze raw survey data. It's an integral tool for quantitative data analysis. It allows us to see the data simultaneously in its numeric code form and the data labels, whereas looking at raw data in [Microsoft] Excel you must choose one or the other. It allows you to run a quick analysis and easily set up the data for a more robust and user-friendly analysis in other research software.
  • Allows you to view data in both its numeric and labeled form
  • Runs quick frequencies and crosstabs
  • Ability to write syntax for repetitive tasks
  • Licensing is a nightmare - whether purchasing a new license or trying to transfer an existing license to a new computer, it's a very difficult process.
  • [IBM SPSS] has a steep learning curve.
  • [Because it is a] data intensive program, [it] sometimes slows your computer down and crashes.
Overall, I would recommend [IBM] SPSS because there is no other tool I'm aware of that allows you to view raw data and run a quick analysis as easily. It's an essential tool for any market research professional. That being said, there is a steep learning curve and you must have a strong understanding of statistics in order to really get a lot of use out of it. The licensing is also a nightmare and we have had issues with both purchasing new licenses and transferring existing ones to new computers. That being said, the program is so integral to our day-to-day work that I would still ultimately recommend it.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
SPSS is used as a tool for complex data cuts, data modeling, and regressions mainly. One of the primary uses is for running TURF analysis for a few clients that we run those kinds of projects for. It is also used to check our data against our online platform reports that we generate.
  • User friendly drop downs
  • Syntax text shading to help with formulas
  • Able to do simple to very complex statistical analysis
  • Good descriptions of errors when they occur
  • User support for learning
  • Better in-app experience to describe drop down selections
SPSS is a great tool to check survey data is working properly. It is also a strong tool for complex data analysis for more intricate studies. It is great for all levels of data analysis. Even with limited experience/training, SPSS can make a big impact to your data analytics immediately.
February 18, 2024

Value for Money

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have IBM SPSS Statistics for analytical purposes, where I analyze the market performance. How the market has moved and how each brand has performed month on month and periodically. Through this, we measure the market movement and contributions of each brand, which gives insights to find the pattern and plan accordingly.
  • Data Entry
  • Analysis
  • Dashboard Creation
  • Graphical Representation
  • More graphs to draw various patterns
  • Ease of analysis
  • Storing more data
It is very user-friendly to use without any previous hands-on experience. With a click of a button, we can draw analysis from the given data. It also has various charts, which we can use to represent pictorially. Also, we can use it for simple to advanced analytical purposes. It is well recommended even to students as well.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use IBM SPSS Statistics for analyzing data from various research projects in the field of HR, OD (organizational development) and UX (ranging from user profiling to brand perception).
The primary purpose of using SPSS is to analyze and interpret complex data sets, to then employ an evidence-based decision-making for our studies and studies performed for our clients which include big corporations as well as governmental institutions.




  • Simple quick data exploration
  • Building regression models
  • Quickly finding the reliability of questionnaires
  • Running parametric or non-parametric tests
  • It could have a more standard interface
  • It should be able to create nicer graphs and tables
  • Transforming variables view could be less clumsy
  • It could suggest which statistics or tests could be useful to the user in the options windows
Its well suited for:
• Speed of analysis
• Correlation and regression analysis
• Questionnaire testing
• Comparative analysis (parametric and non-parametric tests)
Its not well suited for:
• Comples machine learning models, AI etc.
• Real-time data processing
• Advanced visualization (the graphs look ugly)

I would personally use it in fields like HR, Psychology, Sociology etc. Less of in pipeline work.
February 14, 2024

A Data-Driven Staple

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM SPSS Statistics addresses critical business problems for my UX research team, providing helpful capabilities for analyzing quantitative data from user research studies. SPSS allows us to process and interpret large datasets, translating insights into user behavior, preferences, and trends. It allows us to make data-driven decisions to enhance our products. Our use case encompasses various stages of the user research/design process, including survey design, data collection, and analysis. SPSS enables us to efficiently clean data, perform statistical analyses, and generate clear and insightful visualizations to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders. Leveraging SPSS, we can streamline our research workflow, accelerate the pace of insights generation, and ensure that our design decisions are validated by data.
  • conducting advanced statistical analysis (ANOVA, regression, etc.)
  • data management (cleaning, manipulation, transformation)
  • data visualization (creating charts/graphs/plots that are clear and insightful)
  • collaboration - SPSS lacks collaboration features which makes it near impossible to collaborate with my team on analysis. We have to send files back and forth, which is tedious.
  • integration - I wish SPSS had integration capabilities with some of the other tools that I use (e.g., Airtable, Figma, etc.)
  • user interface - this could definitely be modernized. In my experience, the UI is clunky and feels dated, which can negatively impact my experience using the tool.
SPSS is well-suited for the following: 1) User Behavior Analysis: SPSS handles large datasets to analyze user behavior data. 2) Customer Satisfaction / Foundational Surveys: SPSS facilitates analysis of quant data from satisfaction surveys, keeping us informed about customer needs and preferences. 3) A/B test analysis: SPSS statistical tools for A/B test analysis, which helps optimize user experience of our products.

Scenarios where SPSS are less appropriate: 1) Qualitative Data Analysis: I do not use SPSS for open-ended survey responses/qual data. 2) Live/in-vivo data analysis: SPSS is not ideal for real-time data processing. 3) Complex Data Integration: SPSS isn’t the best fit for complex data integration tasks
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use IBM SPSS Statistics for research purposes. I run data analyses such as regression, t-tests, and ANOVA. I added a PROCESS module to run additional analyses in SPSS, such as moderated mediation analysis. In addition, I added the SPSS AMOS to run structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis to test relationships between latent and observed variables.
  • Handles my data set well when performing data analysis.
  • Script is easy to setup and use in SPSS.
  • There is a plethora of statistical tests there are available in SPSS.
  • It would be beneficial to have AMOS as part of the SPSS package instead of purchasing it separately.
  • It would be beneficial to have other statistical tests, such as PROCESS, be part of the standard SPSS tests instead of having the need to run a syntax to have it installed.
  • My dataset tends to be smaller, and I have never had any issues with using SPSS. I heard that SPSS may not be optimal when handling large datasets.
I have been a long-time user of SPSS. I am very, very satisfied with how well it helps me analyze my datasets. I never ran into any issues with SPSS when performing data analyses. I must purchase AMOS separately as SPSS doesn't run structural equation modeling (SEM). Having it as part of the SPSS standard package would be nice, but I understand that not all users need SEM.
February 07, 2024

Ease of Delivery

Faheem Yaseen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use it for statistical analysis. it helped us to analyze and interpret data. With predictive analytics, data visualization, market and survey research, it helped our organisation to analyze, survey data, assess trends, and draw helpul results. With this our organisation has a major success and ROI. It gives a biger picture of your data and that helps you to grow
  • Data Visualization
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Survey and Market Research
  • Acts up
  • User Interface
Mostly we use it in Marketing research wheein it gives us a bigger about the upcoming business. With its Data visualization, the charts, the graphs we get that makes it easy to understand the trend. It's quite helpful when we need to either import or export from IBM SPSS Statistics
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM SPSS Statistics was chosen to reduce the time data analytics is completed. The results has allowed us to use predictive analysis allowing teams to work more efficiently to solve issues. IBM SPSS Statistics is solid when working on complex analysis allowing for data to saved for validation testing or examples on the ability of IBM SPSS Statistics.
  • Data Conversion
  • Variable creation from data analysis
  • reduce time needed to analyze actionable data
  • very large data sets reduces IBM SPSS Statistics capabilities
  • some functions present usability difficulty
  • a more user friendly and robust dashboard
IBM SPSS Statistics works when looking to reduce the time it takes to take action on relevant data making it a key to your statistical strategy solution. For example, if using data gathered from psychologists the patients can benefit from statistical results to put together a wellness plan gather from actionable data from larger groups.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Analyzing large datasets from surveys we've conducted on all students. Crosstabs, frequency tables, and exploratory data.
  • Descriptive statistics.
  • Select cases.
  • Recodes
  • Easier navigation of custom tables/crosstabs.
  • Better visualizations.
  • Easier to copy and paste tables and vizes.
Overall, if you need something quick, SPSS is a great tool to use. If you really want to manipulate data or format it, using something like R would be better.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
At our institution we use IBM SPSS Statistics to support classroom learning and for insights and data analysis that support administrative decision making. In the classroom we use IBM SPSS Statistics in courses as varied as MAT 221 Probability and Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences and a variety of applied research classes within the psychology department. In addition, IBM SPSS Statistics is used frequently to support complex data analysis for both undergraduate honors and graduate business courses and research.
  • Multivariate statistical analysis
  • Cross tab analysis using non-parametric tests of significance
  • Data analysis leading to data conversion and data cleaning
  • I've found some of the features do not change in functionality from version to version, but where to find those features does change from version to version.
  • Overly complex dialog boxes can make analysis cumbersome in my opinion.
  • The lack of the ability to turn on a real-world statistical coach can be problematic for less experienced users who don't understand the subtle differences between tests of significance or when to choose what analysis.
IBM SPSS Statistics absolutely rocks at complex analysis. When data need to be converted, or new variables created based on a calculation between variables, or results saved for individual tests, IBM SPSS Statistics really can't be beaten. In my opinion, where IBM SPSS Statistics falls down a bit is that its mainframe roots show through at times in some of the dialogue boxes. If one has been using the product since its mainframe days, this is no big barrier. If one is a brand new user with no mainframe experience, this can be a bit of a steep learning curve.
Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I am a currently an independent consultant with a contract with a nonprofit organization where I had worked for almost 30 years as a researcher or as an IT director. I also have 10 years experience as an Institutional Research Director at a large urban community college, from which I retired 4 years ago.
  • Generates results quickly
  • Easy to ready output
  • Easy to manage
  • Better documentation
  • Problem with complex billing process for an individual subscriber. Seems hard for IBM SPSS Statistics to understand that I'm on my own, not in a big organization. Most individuals are probably now using "R" instead of IBM SPSS Statistics, but my decades of using IBM SPSS Statistics make me more comfortable with it, even as I started off on IBM SPSS Statistics using punch cards. :-)
  • Logistic Regression should be in the base subscription level, particularly for education research. I was annoyed that I lost access to it between projects without any notice and had to pay more to get it back.
If someone is starting off new with statistics, I probably would recommend using R instead, even though I don't like it as well. I note that many of the features I now am using in IBM SPSS Statistics actually come from R, according to the most recent update. IBM SPSS Statistics seems like a classic luxury car when many individual users might be just as happy with an e-bike. It also seems that IBM is probably more interested in developing AI and machine learning and less interested in people who need to analyze survey data accurately and quickly for education or marketing, in my opinion.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I work in a research project which is based on the clinical trial (RCT) in public health. This project collects data of various trial participants, especially men and women. The data includes various socio-demographic information, such as; age, gender, marital status, work status, place of residence (rural/urban), city, state and components of wealth index. In addition to socio-demographic information, the data also includes information on bio-chemical characteristics of the participants. I use IBM SPSS Statistics in order to clean, edit, labelling of variables and data analytics. Pros of IBM SPSS Statistics · Easy to handle without specific training · The visualization of data through various statistical graphs (such as; bar-diagram, pie-chart, scatter plot and other graphs) is easier . Testing of various statistical hypothesis is easier using mouse based options · The software also provides options to check and remove missing values · One can also do predictive modeling using IBM SPSS Statistics such as; linear regression, logistics regression, multinomial regression Cons of IBM SPSS Statistics · mostly works on in-built functions within the software, so an advanced analysis, such as; multivariate decomposition, non-linear decompositions and other advance analytics aren’t feasible · Some machine learning aspects, such as density based spatial clustering of applications with noise, moral plots, LISA cluster mapping etc., cannot be produced using IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Cross-tabulation
  • In-built inferential analyses
  • Data cleaning
  • Predictive modelling
  • IMB SPSS lacks some advanced analytics, such as multivariate decompostion
  • Non-linear fair lee decomposition
  • Advanced Spatial Analyses
  • Moran's plot
IBM SPSS Statistics is good in producing basic and some specific analyses, such as regression modeling, pair plot, scatter plot, box plot etc. This software also provides an option to estimate 95% CI with box plot (easy clickable option). There are various features like converting complex text data into analysable data. The software can help a beginner with no special training in handling. However, the software also provides an option to use or write syntax for statistical analyses. But, the rules of syntax or commands are completely restricted, as these are pre-defined texts or commands for specific analyses. IBM SPSS Statistics lacks in, for producing results through an advanced statistical analysis (using complex data).
Kenton Woods | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
[IBM SPSS] is used by researchers in our departments to prepare statistical analyses for publication. We take theoretical ideas and principles, collect the data beforehand that applies and uses said ideas, then use [IBM] SPSS to answer the questions using statistics as the foundation for publishable articles. In other words, it allows us to answer difficult questions in a comprehensive manner.
  • Data manipulation
  • Syntax management
  • Graphs and figures
  • Price
  • Accessibility
  • Compatibility
IBM's SPSS is suited for situations where you have to answer questions using either simple or advanced statistics. For instance, if I want to predict future academic achievement from a student's demographic characteristics lBM SPSS is perfect. A scenario in which it would be less well suited is when I have to run structural equation modeling, which is not a key feature of [IBM] SPSS.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM SPSS modded is used in building a forecasting model and a customer churn propensity model. Both were originally built 5 years ago and have been used on and off. Ideally, the same models would be easily rebuilt in Python or R but [the] modeler offers efficiencies better than other tools. This could also be because the [IBM] SPSS models were built by someone with a lot of experience [with] the tool.
  • Feature selection
  • PCA
  • Ensemble models
  • Reading how the model has been built
  • Reusing with Python
  • Can’t be reused with R
Quick build of models
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