LibGuides: HSL Digital Union Software: SPSS

What This Software Does

SPSS is a widely used program for statistical analysis in the social sciences, but the software has expanded into other fields and is widely used throughout the market.

How Can I Use This Software?

SPSS includes features for descriptive statistics, bivariate statistics, predictions for numerical outcomes, and predictions for identifying groups. Data can be imported and used to create reports and other plots of data along with complex statistical analysis.

Tutorials

SPSS Tutorial
This tutorial starts off with the basics before teaching users analyses and testing. Students are able to go at their own pace with the modules. The modules offer examples with step-by-step instructions.

Recommended E-Books

Using Statistics in the Social and Health Sciences with Spss® and Excel® by Martin Lee Abbott
Publication Date: 2016-08-29
Provides a step-by-step approach to statistical procedures to analyze data and conduct research, with detailed sections in each chapter explaining SPSS; and Excel applications This book identifies connections between statistical applications and research design using cases, examples, and discussion of specific topics from the social and health sciences.
How to Uses SPSS-9th Ed by Brian C. Cronk
Publication Date: 2017-02-23
Designed for use by novice computer users, this text begins with the basics, such as starting SPSS, defining variables, and entering and saving data. All major statistical techniques covered in beginning statistics classes are included: descriptive statistics, graphing data, prediction and association, parametric inferential statistics, nonparametric inferential statistics, statistics for test construction.
IBM SPSS Statistics 21 Step by Step by Darren George; Paul Mallery
Publication Date: 2016-03-24
IBM SPSS Statistics 23 Step by Step: A Simple Guide and Reference, 14e, takes a straightforward, step-by-step approach that makes SPSS software clear to beginners and experienced researchers alike. Extensive use of vivid, four-color screen shots, clear writing, and step-by-step boxes guide readers through the program. Exercises at the end of each chapter support students by providing additional opportunities to practice using SPSS.
Practical Statistics by David Kremelberg
Publication Date: 2010-03-18
This book provides readers with step-by-step guidance on running a wide variety of statistical analyses in SPSS, Stata, and other programs.

OSU Library Catalog
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Downloads

SPSS for Windows
SPSS is available to OSU faculty, staff, and students on Main and Regional campuses, for use on personally- or OSU-owned machines. This software is managed by OCIO. To request this software, use the Order Services link of the OCIO Self Service catalog.
SPSS for Macintosh
SPSS is available to OSU faculty, staff, and students on Main and Regional campuses, for use on personally- or OSU-owned machines. This software is managed by OCIO. To request this software, use the Order Services link of the OCIO Self Service catalog.

Costs

Free

Technical Requirements

SPSS is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux users. It is suggested that 4 GB RAM is reserved upon installation.