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SPSS for Windows

Product Name: SPSS Statistics (Windows)
Note: Beginning with version 18, most SPSS products have been rebranded as PASW
Versions: 18, 17, 16
Company Name: SPSS, Inc.
Platform: Windows 2000,  XP, Vista, Windows 7 (version 18 only). For system requirements and any Vista compatibility issues, see the SPSS website.
Description: Statistics software for survey research, marketing and sales analysis.

Base (with Regression and Advanced Models) is standard.

Additional modules are available for purchase. Some require SPSS Base to install and run, others are stand-alone programs and do not require Base.

Base-required modules:

  • Forecasting (formerly Trends, available as both "Original" and "New")
  • Tables (available in versions called "Original" and "Custom")
  • Categories
  • Complex Samples
  • Conjoint
  • Exact Tests
Stand-alone modules:
  • Data Entry (consists of Data Entry Builder and Data Entry Station)
  • AMOS
  • AnswerTree

The modules listed above are available via the SWLD volume purchase agreement. SWLD will also facilitate purchase of modules not listed above, but please be aware that such sporadically purchased modules will be priced significantly higher than the bulk-purchased modules. To obtain a quote, please email licitcs@umich.edu and use "SPSS Module Quote" as the subject.

Expiration Date: Each license must be renewed annually on 7/1. Upon renewal users receive the codes required to run the software for another year.
Who Is Eligible: Any U-M department or individual U-M faculty or staff may purchase SPSS Base and modules.

Graduate students may purchase Graduate Pack versions only at the UM Computer Showcase. Graduate Packs are not part of the U-M license agreement.

Personal Use: Users may install SPSS BASE on an office and home machine for no additional license fee. SPSS modules require the purchase of two licenses for installation on an office and home machine. Please contact lic.itcs@umich.edu for questions regarding this policy.
Cost: Departments using a UM shortcode to order through ITCS SWLD will find complete pricing on the departmental order form (link provided below).

Individuals please contact the U-M Computer Showcase.

Renewals/Upgrades: Licenses for upgrades from earlier versions are free to those who have previously purchased under the U-M agreement and are current with license; however, there is a charge for new CDs.
Support/Documentation:

A separate manuals and docs disk is available on our order page for v16 and v17. Print documentation may be purchased separately through the SPSS Website.

Installation issues should be directed to vendor technical support.

Help with statistics using SPSS may be obtained from the Center for Statistical Consultation and Research (CSCAR) by calling 764-STAT (764-7828) or sending e-mail to spss.help@umich.edu.

Ordering Information: SPSS 16 DEPARTMENTAL ORDER FORM
SPSS 17 DEPARTMENTAL ORDER FORM
PASW 18 DEPARTMENTAL ORDER FORM
Inquiries: Please send questions to lic.itcs@umich.edu

 

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