LibGuides: Data Analysis: SPSS

Accessing SPSS

Don't know how to access SPSS at UNCW? You can either log into SPSS from the library computers or via Horizon, UNCW's software cloud access point. Once you’ve gotten into Horizon, here are step by step instructions on how to get into IBM SPSS (Make sure to under “I” rather than “S” for IBM SPSS): https://uncw.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1875/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=140427

We have created some short tutorials for operating SPSS at UNCW.

Accessing SPSS in Horizon (6 min)
Guide to opening Horizon (UNCW's virtual desktop for accessing special software), opening SPSS, closing SPSS, and closing Horizon. (Video created at UNCW 9/2022)

Saving SPSS Files (5 min)
Guide to saving SPSS files. Save files locally to the desktop within Horizon, and upload to your OneDrive account. You can access files in OneDrive anywhere. (Video created at UNCW 9/2022)

Types of SPSS files--SAV, SPV, DOC (5 min)
Guide to SPSS filetypes--.SAV and .SPV, and how to get codebooks and tables into a Word doc. (Video created at UNCW 9/2022)

Using SPSS

SPSS is a statistical analysis software that UNCW subscribes to, and a good choice for users who are managing data and running statistical analyses only occasionally. Statistical options are more narrow than other platforms (such as R), but SPSS is easier to learn for beginners, with pull-down menu options. See below links for an overview of its features, and drop by the library's Data Analysis Drop-In Hours if you need help.

SPSS walkthrough
SPSS software tutorial by Kent State University
SPSS basic features
Alternative guide walking through basic features of SPSS statistical software, by University of Illinois.