One of the gold standards in statistical programs, SPSS, is now available on all of the
library public computers and loaner laptops.
SPSS, as well as SAS, JMP, and Mathematica, is running as a virtual application from a central server at the VCU Computer Center. These virtual applications are possible through a partnership between VCU Technology Services and VCU Libraries.
SPSS is is one of the world's most widely used statistical programs. Used heavily across many academic disciplines, SPSS (the software originally known as "Statistical Package for the Social Sciences") was developed by a young graduate student who later went onto the teach at Stanford University and at the University of Chicago. IBM acquired the software in 2009 and claims that SPSS delivers "comprehensive predictive analytics capabilities including data collection for market research and feedback management, text and data mining, advanced statistical analysis and predictive solutions, enabling customers to gain insights into complex questions, predict potential future outcomes and take action."
In academic settings, it is among the most widely used programs for statistical analysis in the social sciences. It is used by market researchers, health researchers, survey companies, government, education researchers and marketing organizations.
Technology Services offers free consulting on both campuses to faculty, staff and students. Assistance, coaching and services provided include help with:
It's a best practice to contact the consultant early in the research project.
Need help with any technology?
SPSS, as well as SAS, JMP, and Mathematica, is running as a virtual application from a central server at the VCU Computer Center. These virtual applications are possible through a partnership between VCU Technology Services and VCU Libraries.
SPSS is is one of the world's most widely used statistical programs. Used heavily across many academic disciplines, SPSS (the software originally known as "Statistical Package for the Social Sciences") was developed by a young graduate student who later went onto the teach at Stanford University and at the University of Chicago. IBM acquired the software in 2009 and claims that SPSS delivers "comprehensive predictive analytics capabilities including data collection for market research and feedback management, text and data mining, advanced statistical analysis and predictive solutions, enabling customers to gain insights into complex questions, predict potential future outcomes and take action."
In academic settings, it is among the most widely used programs for statistical analysis in the social sciences. It is used by market researchers, health researchers, survey companies, government, education researchers and marketing organizations.
Technology Services offers free consulting on both campuses to faculty, staff and students. Assistance, coaching and services provided include help with:
- Choice of statistical software;
- Data collection and data management strategies;
- Power analysis/sample size determination;
- Choice of appropriate statistical method;
- Understanding statistical analysis;
- Interpreting results;
- Statistical software installation/upgrade support
It's a best practice to contact the consultant early in the research project.
Need help with any technology?