SPSS 1 & SPSS 2 Workshop Materials

WORKSHOP FILES

SPSS 1 (Live, Spring 2023)

SPSS 2 (Live, Spring 2023)

SPSS 1 (recording available here)

SPSS 2 (recording available here)

SPSS is on ALL of the University Library computers - it's listed as IBM SPSS.

Other access options:

• SPSS is currently available for free download to GSU faculty, staff, and student personally-owned computers. Instructions for downloading are available at the following links: Windows | Mac 

  • If you downloaded SPSS from the GSU OnTheHub/Kivuto page prior to August 31, 2021, you will need to retrieve and enter the new 2022 authorization code:

    • Go back to the GSU OnTheHub/Kivuto page (where you downloaded the software)
    • In the top right corner click your email/account name > click Your Account/Orders
    • Find SPSS in list of your Orders & Downloads > click View Details button
    • Look for the authorization code
    • Follow remaining steps for entering the authorization code listed in campus IT's Instructions: Windows | Mac 

  • If you have issues with installing SPSS, please contact campus IT at help@gsu.edu

• Via the vLab virtual desktop environment
  • If you're off-campus, you'll also need to download and login to the VPN.
  • The vLab allows a maximum of 300 concurrent users.
• Students can purchase the SPSS GradPack version at a discounted price from the University System of Georgia (USG) Technology Store
  • ​After creating an account and logging in, click the ‘For Home’ option and click Brand, and you’ll see SPSS listed.
  • Click the SPSS icons until you get to the main SPSS record page, scroll to and click the linked text in the Overview section referring to purchasing, click which GradPack version is desired, and then there’s a range from Base to Standard to Premium versions and duration of license.   

LEARNING SPSS:

• Check out the resources on the SPSS research guide (NOTE: This guide teaches SPSS syntax, NOT point-and-click approach).
• The library has online and print SPSS manuals available - click here to search our GIL-Find Catalog.
• Learn via tutorials: Lynda.com SPSS videos | "SPSS for Newbies" YouTube videos | how2stats YouTube videos | SPSS Tutorials by Kent State University Libraries
• Learn to use SPSS syntax: Kent State Libraries Using SPSS Syntax tutorial | Raynald’s SPSS Tools SPSS Syntax Home
• ICPSR's "Guide to Interpreting SPSS Output"
• Some SPSS FAQs provided by UCLA.
• Attend a workshop -- see the LIBRARY CALENDAR for dates and times
• Watch one of our RECORDED WORKSHOPS
• See the Research Data Services website to schedule an appointment for help.

Questions re: doing statistical analysis?

Below are some FAQs about SPSS, SAS, Stata, and R as well as tips for when to use what statistical analysis software, converting files amongst different softwares, and choosing what statistical analyses to run given your variable types.

Statistical Analysis Software

How to do Statistical Analysis

The resources highlighted on the Statistics and Data guide's Finding Raw Data tab will enable you to find existing raw data (or "datasets") with which to do your own data analysis.

The resources on the Statistics and Data guide's Collecting New Data tab include information about the Qualtrics survey tool, tips and places to identify existing surveys and measurement scales, and links to GSU's Human Subjects/IRB sources.