IBM SPSS Statistics

Both money and time are essential for success in terms of return on investment for any kind of research based project work. Using a Likert-scale questionnaire is very easy for data entry and analysis using IBM SPSS. With the help of IBM SPSS, I found very fast and reliable data entry and data analysis for my research. Output from SPSS is very easy to interpret for data analysis and findings.

easy to use, adoption from post secondary exposure

While I'd encourage my students to use more softwares that are readily available and are likely to be part of the future in organizations, SPSS is ultimately more accessible to novices, particularly when coursework needs to focus more on content than software training. Many older faculty will continue to lobby for SPSS, continuing its purchase at the university level.

We need to maintain client software compatibility.

IBM SPSS Statistics is a critical to the success of our business. It's the gold standard for viewing and analyzing survey data, and we have no intention of finding a different tool.

It does the job we need it to do extremely well and I don't see us changing from that any time soon.

It is such a powerful tool.

SPSS is a very specific software that does a job few softwares can do. It works well and does the job. Because there is not a lot to compare it to I don't have many options to look at other than it. However, it is the tool most all graduate students use and because of that I will continue to use it.

Tested, reliable, straight-forward to use.

Computational accuracy is vital in clinical data analysis, and SPSS delivers it.

I know it, so the learning curve is low. As long as that remains the case and the price doesn't get out of hand, we will keep using it.

The contract will likely remain in place for as long as the university sees fit. I am not sure how they make this decision.

Because we have no choice.

I am comfortable with the interface and confident in running analysis and exploring new analyses. I have explored other programs that do not come at a cost such as R studio, otherwise I would rank it a 10. SPSS certainly is my preference over other similar programs (eg. JMP).

It is essential for performing research. Other programs (e.g., STATA, SAS) work too but are less intuitive for the user. The drop-down menus and easy to understand formatting make this program favored by many researchers. There are also custom dialogues that can be added for those desiring more advanced features and functionality.

It is really the state of the art in survey research data analysis. Any professional operation in this field will benefit greatly from this product. Take the time to learn it. It is very powerful.

I am completely satisfied with SPSS. It is software that is "larger" than my needs so that as I grow, it is always prepared to provide what I need. It is accessible and with the prevalent support available, it makes sense to continue the integration of SPSS into my future practice.

It's super easy to use for newbies and super powerful for power users! It does EVERYTHING you are usually asked to do analytically. Their Help Desk is PHENOMENAL. And I find the upgrade and renewal price to be a good deal.

It's a good and worthy investment, considering the capability of development, especially for mobile survey and big data analysis.

Simply put, IBM SPSS Statistics provides the best for all the worlds my employer operates in. It is simple for the beginners, but quite capable for the advanced users. Overall, it is the only software that meets our needs.

Despite the output and graphics shortcomings, the ease of use and intuitive design leaves SPSS as one of my top choices for statistical packages. Additionally, the easier use of the variable view (as compared to other packages) cuts down on the the need for multiple data files (variable code sheet + data file(s) + instrument file ) when running a project. It is a win-win when the client feels like he/she can understand how to read the output easily.