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SPSS is modular, tightly integrated, full-featured statistics software for the analytical process - planning, data collecting, data access, data management and preparation, analysis, reporting, and deployment. More information about the software and its capabilities is available on the SPSS.com web site.
Who can use SPSS under our current license agreement?
For use on personally-owned computers, students can purchase or lease the SPSS Student Edition -- a basic version containing only SPSS Base – or the SPSS Graduate Pack -- containing SPSS Base, Advanced Models, and Regression Models -- for a reduced student rate from an SPSS-authorized online retailer. The purchased license lasts for four years and is therefore more cost effective than purchasing an annual license from KU for $75.00.
What versions of SPSS are available?
KU’s new SPSS license agreement allows us to make software and activation codes available for SPSS Base, Advanced Models, and Regression Models--version 15.0 and version 16.0 for Windows and versions 13.0 and 16.0 for Macintosh-- free of charge to current KU employees for use on KU or personally-owned computers.
Users of version 15.0 (Windows) and 13.0 (Macintosh) may either retain their current version or download and install version 16.0.
Version 14.0 for Windows and version 11.0 for Mac will no longer be supported by SPSS as of April 2008. We suggest that you upgrade to a newer version as soon as possible. Installation disks are no longer available for version 14.0 for Windows and version 11.0 for Mac.
Can I use the software at home?
Faculty and other KU employees may use the Base, Advanced Models, and Regression Models software on home computers.
Student use under this agreement is limited to KU-owned computers. For use on personally-owned computers, students can purchase or lease the SPSS Student Edition -- a basic version containing only SPSS Base – or the SPSS Graduate Pack -- containing SPSS Base, Advanced Models, and Regression Models -- for a reduced student rate from an SPSS-authorized online retailer. The purchased license lasts for four years and is therefore more cost effective than purchasing an annual license from KU for $75.00.
How do I get the software?
SPSS licenses are valid from August 1 through July 31 of the following year. Licenses need to be renewed annually.
Software already installed: Activation codes for versions 14.0 (for those users who currently have it installed), 15.0, and 16.0 for Windows and versions 11.0.3 (for those users who currently have it installed), 13.0, and 16.0 for Macintosh are available now.
Need software: SPSS software and activation codes are now available at http://www2.ku.edu/~it_spss/ for faculty, staff, and student employees of the Lawrence campus. A download site for KU Med faculty and staff is being planned by KU Med support staff and will be available through the KUMC web pages in the future. For the time being, KU Med faculty and staff wishing to obtain SPSS software and activation codes should contact their local tech support personnel for assistance.
Is SPSS compatible with Windows Vista?
SPSS 16.0 and 15.0 are both compatible with Windows Vista, but to make SPSS 15.0 work with Vista, you will need to download and install a patch.
Login using "GUEST" for both the username and password. You will then need to click on "Patches" on the left, select "SPSS for Windows" and then "SPSS 15 - Windows Vista Hotfix" to download the patch. Installation instructions for SPSS 15 Hotfix.
Information about compatibility of SPSS and add-on modules with Windows Vista is available on the SPSS web site. Go to the SPSS Product Compatibility Matrix and click on the link for each product that you are currently using to find this information. The detailed information may appear on a separate tab in your web browser or in a new browser window. This information will be updated by SPSS as new versions are released or support of the Vista Operating system becomes official for each product.
What add-on modules are available?
Selected SPSS add-on modules are available for $50 per module. A copy must be purchase for each computer on which it will be installed. Renewals or new orders for add-on modules can be completed online by filling out the SPSS add-on module order form.
The following SPSS add-on modules are available for $50 each:
* Software is available separately for download or on CDs
How do I learn how to use SPSS?
Workshops are available through Instructional Services. A list of workshops is available online. Go to the Filter workshop list menu on the right side of the screen, select Data Analysis and Statistics from the –by category- listing, then click the Filter button. For more information, call or email Instructional Services (864-0410 or training@ku.edu).
Individual assistance is also available. To request individual assistance, please call the IT Customer Service Center at 864-8080 or email itcsc@ku.edu.
Where can I use SPSS on campus?
SPSS is installed in some computing labs on campus. For a complete list of labs at KU where SPSS is installed, go to computer labs. Go to the Filter lab list menu to the right , select SPSS from the-by software- listing, then click the Filter button.
Need help?
If you have questions about purchasing or renewing SPSS add-on modules, please contact IT Fiscal Services at 864-0494 or email statssoftware@ku.edu.
If you need assistance downloading, installing or using SPSS, please contact your department's technical support staff or call the IT Customer Service Center at 864-8080 or email itcsc@ku.edu. LSS customers should call 864-0400 or email lsshelp@ku.edu for assistance.
Information Services' Instructional Services offers instructor-led SPSS workshops for the entire KU Community.
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