====== SPSS (under construction !) ====== ===== SPSS ===== IBM SPSS Statistics is a program for statistical data analysis and has been developed since 1968 by SPSS Inc. (today IBM). The original name was "Statistical Package for the Social Sciences". The program has a user-friendly graphical interface and contains the common methods of data analysis as well as several systems for the graphical representation of statistical data and characteristics. ==== license program ==== The universities of the states of Lower Saxony and Bremen have joined together to form a consortium, led by the GWDG, in order to conclude a state framework agreement via the company Nexway (formerly Asknet AG), which regulates the purchase and use of the licenses of IBM Deutschland GmbH ==== Current version ==== SPSS 29, AMOS 29 ==== Modules ==== An overview of the modules included in the SPSS Statistics Premium edition can be found [[de:services:application_services:statistics_programs:spss:faq|here]]. These contain all common statistical procedures and offer extensive possibilities for the graphical presentation of data and results. ==== Platforms ==== Windows, Macintosh, Linux ([[https://www.ibm.com/software/reports/compatibility/clarity-reports/report/html/osForProduct?deliverableId=B8E87BA0EE2211E4989B60FF8B09BCE8&osPlatforms=AIX%7CLinux%7CMac%20OS%7CWindows&duComponentIds=D002%7CS001|supported versions]]) ==== Authorization ==== All employees and students of the University of Göttingen incl. the University Medical Center Göttingen and the GWDG, furthermore all employees of the so-called "An-Institutes" (e.g. Institute for Sugar Beet Research at the University of Göttingen) ==== Terms und Conditions of the License Contract ==== SPSS is licensed for research and educational purposes only. For research the usage is licensed for students and professors. But none of the following is permitted:\\ * research or publish results in commercial applications\\ * commercial consulting and support\\ * training and education of persons which can not be enduser as defined by this contract\\ * research for third party people as service, for money, or by instruction of this third party\\ * any commercial use like leasing or hosting\\ ==== License type ==== Rental license (limited right to use the software incl. maintenance & support) ==== License period ==== Annually from 2020 to 2024 1st year (1.7.2020-30.9.2021) 2nd year (1.10.2021-30.9.2022) 3rd year (1.10.2022-30.9.2023) 4th year (1.10.2023-30.9.2024) __IMPORTANT:__ If the purchased license is no longer needed for the next billing period, timely cancellation is required by 06/30. Otherwise, a new license will automatically be issued and invoiced for the next billing period as well. ==== License fees ==== 5,60 EUR / month plus VAT in the current license period ==== Download an Installation ==== After purchasing the license, you can download the SPSS installation files [[en:services:application_services:statistics_programs:spss_download|here]]. However, the download is only possible from universities in Lower Saxony and Bremen! Outside of these IT networks, a VPN connection to the GWDG is required before the download can be started. SPSS and AMOS are available at the GWDG on the computer server "GWD-WinTSBio.top.gwdg.de". Access is possible remotely from any Windows or Macintosh computer on the GoeNET. Prerequisite for access is a GWDG account (nutzername@gwdg.de) or a student account (nutzername@stud.uni-goettingen.de), but only in the context of courses and master and bachelor theses. ==== Installation Manuals ==== For the installation of SPSS you will find useful information here:\\ [[ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/software/analytics/spss/documentation/statistics/20.0/en/client/InstallationDocuments/Windows/Network_License_Installation_Instructions.pdf|network license]]{{:de:services:application_services:statistics_programs:authorized_user_license_installation_instructions.pdf|authorized user license (= single user license) (V 23.0)}}{{:de:services:application_services:statistics_programs:SPSS_25_Win_iso-installation screenshots.pdf| screenshots of Windows installation (V 25.0, German)}}\\ GWDG delivers single user licenses and network licenses. ==== Courses ==== The [[https://academy.gwdg.de/academy/course?course=1430|GWDG Academy]] offer for beginners and advanced user courses annually. \\ For registration contact our helpdesk (+49 551 201 1523 or [[support@gwdg.de?subject=SPSS|support@gwdg.de subject: SPSS]]). ==== License fee for Single User License ==== The complete package costs 5.60 (plus VAT) per month and license. ==== License Ordering ==== Please send order to:\\ \\ [[support@gwdg.de?subject=SPSS|support@gwdg.de subject: SPSS]]\\ \\ or\\ \\ GWDG\\ SPSS-Bestellung\\ Postfach 28 41\\ 37018 Göttingen\\ \\ If your order has comming in you will get your authorization codes together with your invoice. **ATTENTION:** __If you do not need a license in the next license period please send your cancellation before July. Otherwise a new license will be bought automatically and you will receive another invoice__.\\ ==== FAQ ==== [[en:services:application_services:statistics_programs:spss:faq|FAQ]]