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Awkward At First But Does The Trick!
What do you like best about the product?
I can get all of the stats and analytics I need with ease by writing my own formulas and designing the variables that work with my particular project. The analytics are amazing for this kind of work because I can output my data as a .txt file and import it directly to SPSS for a thorough analysis. SPSS has the option for coding your own statistical tests in addition to its "point and click" UI. This allows for more complex work if needed. It also allows me to export graphic representations of my data, analyze mean values and complex variants, etc. The scripting ability was also incredibly helpful. I also found it helpful that I could edit my information in forms and that you can easily output to accessible external software (Excel, etc).
What do you dislike about the product?
It can be less than user friendly at times but once you get the hang of it it feels less painful. It feels like a lot of the perks with this software are not easily discoverable to a new user and you need to spend a lot of time working with it to begin to discover better and faster ways of utilizing the product. I think this has to do with the complicated interface. The variable selection can be complicated and sometimes the outputs to software can get cut off depending on the program.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I can easily draw up reliable stats that meet the industry standard. I've only seen it used in psychology research, but I'd image the highly varied options for analysis would be helpful in almost any industry. SPSS is "intelligent" in that it automatically ignores common issues such as missing data points so that our data doesn't get skewed with is a real benefit which saves time and money!
Recommendations to others considering the product:
You will find it exceptionally useful once you get the hang of it!
Social Science Research Data Analysis
What do you like best about the product?
being able to start with a table builder and manipulate as i see fit for the particular data i am trying to display. Raking weights is also incredibly easy and cleaning a messy excel data set once I've converted it to .sav is a huge time saver.
What do you dislike about the product?
the warning and error messages can be cryptic and oftentimes i spend more time troubleshooting than i'd like
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
This software saves a lot of time and energy, and also helps ensure the data we are presenting to our clients is cleaned and accurate.
I use SPSS Statistics to compile and analyze data for a large, federally funded research project.
What do you like best about the product?
Learning the coding syntax is rather easy, and there is a lot of flexibility in the way you can manipulate and analyze data.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are some limitations with the syntax. For example, Python has a lot more options and is more customizable for programers. Therefore, SPSS is a bit slow, especially when using macros on large data sets.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
A main benefit of the software is that it is rather user friendly for professionals who are new to data management and coding.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
The software could add in some more customizable commands. Also, Python has "block" format coding that could be very beneficial for this software.
SPSS is great for managing small datasets, running quick descriptives and simple models
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate having the simple pull down menus to run quick analyses but also the ability to write iterative code when needed.
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't like the graphics and visual outputs or the inability to customize models easily. For visuals or complex models I will typically use R.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am running predictive and classification models mostly as well as running ANOVAs for consumer goods shelf-life protocol.
Works for what I need
What do you like best about the product?
I like the ability to quickly and easily run the analysis of my data.
What do you dislike about the product?
Large syntax files are VERY SLOW, and it doesn't handle large data sets very well.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Understanding customer satisfaction and drivers.
Like it better than SAS!
What do you like best about the product?
The fact that even the most novice statistician can figure out the basics of how to utilize it. I picked up the program as a new employee at a pharmaceutical market research firm, and was able to, with some assistance, launch into a relatively large study and clean the data relatively easily. Everything is always very clear, and I have literally never had to contact customer support for an issue. I've never needed support beyond whatever assistance my coworkers could
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes utilizing the syntax as opposed to just drop down commands is difficult if you don't know how to write syntax- but even that can be assisted by copying and pasting previous commands.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I utilize SPSS for pharmaceutical market research- I primarily look at consumer purchasing patterns in various disease states, and am able to determine willingness to pay using their actual copays and brand loyalty. It is a great tool to incorporate predictive analysis into projects. Additionally, we were also able to utilize regression to determine what the most important factors were in someone actually sticking with a particular branded or generic drug, and what factors contributed to someone prioritizing one disease over another.
SPSS - Love how easy it is
What do you like best about the product?
An easy way to analyze your data without having to code for the tests. Everything is just a click away and the tutorials are amazing. I learned this program in undergrad and used it throughout my masters program. I really wish companies would use it more so than SAS since I think it is very user friendly.
What do you dislike about the product?
I wish there was a way to correlate the command in the syntax with its corresponding output on the output window.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Analyzing data.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I've only rented the software from my school and used it at the organization I work at. It would be nice for more companies to switch to or at least offer SPSS as an option. However, the rental price for SPSS is not very expensive.
Used to make statistical models with large data sets.
What do you like best about the product?
It is user friendly and easy to demonstrate results to non stat savvy audiences.
What do you dislike about the product?
Old files won't reopen unless the newest version has been purchased.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Logistic regression modeling.
Makes Analysis Simple
What do you like best about the product?
It's easy to see and understand what you are doing.
What do you dislike about the product?
There's no automatic saving and it would be nice if the graphics were better.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I work in social cultural research - this product makes my life easy!
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I would recommend blending SPSS for your analysis with excel for your graphics.
SPSS is user friendly
What do you like best about the product?
The point and click capabilities of SPSS make the software very user friendly and intuitive for those just learning statistics, but also has advanced capabilities for those with higher level statistical skills.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is nothing I particularly dislike about the software. I do wish there was an easier way to transfer information to Word.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am working on traffic safety statistics and this software has been easy to use for this purpose. It's also been easy to teach to newcomers.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Try it out. You will not be disappointed.
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