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What is our primary use case? I used SPSS mainly for tasks such as cross tabs, correlation, regression, and chi-squared tests, which are commonly seen in published papers. I also utilized it for my published papers a long while ago, but nowadays I tend to use Knime. It helps me to ensure good quality data. How has it helped my organization? It is quick and easy to use. However, it rather distances you from your data. So, although it is fully featured on the statistical front, it is less useful for machine learnong, where Knime has the edge. What is most valuable? SPSS is perfectly adequate if all you want are some results. If you only need the results, you do not require the trail of evidence on how you obtained those results. I mainly used it for cross tabs, correlation, regression, chi-squared tests, and similar analyses often seen in published papers; I used it for my papers as well. For wider uses I find Knime keeps me in touch with my data, however much I transform them. What needs improvement? Better guidance both in producing programs and interpreting their output. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using SPSS for about 40 years or more, since the first month it was released. For Knime, about 4 years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I cannot recall any significant stability issues. SPSS has usually been pretty reliable over the years. How are customer service and support? Outstandimg, although it is rarely needed. I have had to pose only 2 queries, both were answered within 24 hours. Both worked. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? Recently, I have moved away from SPSS and started using KNIME since it is particularly easier for students. It is also better for data munging. How was the initial setup? I did not have to perform the initial setup as it was handled by the university's tech people. There was no problem for me during the setup. Similarly for Knime, which has very strong support, education, lots of pre-built modules available as drag-and-drop, videos, an active Consultation Hub and many extensions which are simple to install and which just seem to work. What about the implementation team? In house. What was our ROI? Not calculated. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? SPSS is horrendously expensiver. On a laptop Knime is free of charge (Windows, Mac, Linux) Which other solutions did I evaluate? I am currently learning to use R with a front end called RStudio, which is widely used by scientists. For beginners, KNIME is easier. This is based on my participation in a webinar by UK data service on R programming language. What other advice do I have? I suspect that SPSS is used by many in universities or other organizations with budgets for it. In that context it is often free of charge to end users, with costs covered by the organization, not the individual researcher. This represents a significant financial saving for researchers. After thery graduate, it is different. I have not been involved in purchasing it for a long time since it is provided by the university where I work. On an SPSS functionality scale I'd rate the solution six out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use? Other Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
What is our primary use case? I have used IBM SPSS Statistics primarily for survey analysis. It did what was necessary, including crosstabs, correlation, regression, chi-squared, and similar analyses that you see in published papers. These are the types of analyses I have used it for in my research. How has it helped my organization? Using IBM SPSS Statistics allowed me to conduct necessary survey analyses for research, including cross-tabs, correlation, regression, and chi-squared analyses, which are often utilized in published papers. What is most valuable? IBM SPSS Statistics is good for obtaining necessary results like cross tabs, correlation, regression, and chi-squared analyses. It is perfectly adequate if all you need are the results and not the trail of evidence. What needs improvement? IBM SPSS Statistics does not keep you close to your data like KNIME. In KNIME, at every stage, you can see the resulting file and annotate your trail of evidence. It takes you further from your data than KNIME does. For how long have I used the solution? I have used IBM SPSS Statistics for several decades, over 40 years or more. What do I think about the stability of the solution? IBM SPSS Statistics has been pretty reliable for many years. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? IBM SPSS Statistics is widely used in universities or organizations with a budget for it, so scalability issues are more about financial constraints than technical ones. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? Recently, I have moved away from IBM SPSS Statistics and have been using KNIME instead. It's easier, particularly for students. I've been using R alongside KNIME as well. How was the initial setup? I did not have to do the initial setup for IBM SPSS Statistics since it was managed by the university. What about the implementation team? The university's tech team handled the implementation and setup for IBM SPSS Statistics. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The cost of IBM SPSS Statistics is managed by organizations, not individual researchers. It is a very expensive product, despite being good. Which other solutions did I evaluate? Besides IBM SPSS Statistics, I have used KNIME and recently started using R, which is free of charge and more powerful but cumbersome. RStudio is its front end, making it useful to scientists. What other advice do I have? While IBM SPSS Statistics is a good product, it is very expensive and might be a better fit for those with a sufficient budget. KNIME provides a desktop version free of charge, which helps users get started. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
What is our primary use case? We use the product to conduct multiple and diverse statistical analyses across various datasets. How has it helped my organization? The software offers consistency across multiple research projects helping us with predictive analytics capabilities. What is most valuable? The product’s most valuable capability is to handle large datasets and ensure robust analysis simultaneously. We can write, save, and reuse the scripts for further procedures. We do not have to run the program file again on the different datasets. What needs improvement? In some cases, the product takes time to load a large dataset. They could improve this particular area. For how long have I used the solution? We have been using IBM SPSS Statistics for nine years. At present, we use the latest version. What do I think about the stability of the solution? It is a stable platform. We only encounter issues while working on a computer with low RAM. Otherwise, it works perfectly fine. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? We have more than 100 IBM SPSS Statistics end users including the data processing team in our organization. How are customer service and support? IBM SPSS’s website provides multiple documentation for technical support and guidance. It is easy for new users to learn because of user-friendly designs consisting of drop-down menus. The users can select if they want to run a statistical analysis or hypothesis testing easily. Additionally, we can write the script using the programming language. How was the initial setup? The initial setup is easy. We download wizard installation through IBM’s website to conduct the process. What other advice do I have? It requires some training or following a few tutorials on YouTube to understand the product functionality. If you are already interested in learning new languages, it offers more versatility and comprehensive data analysis. It is an expensive tool. For individual users, especially non-students, there might not be a free option available. It has a subscription-based model without an option for one-stop payment. Certain areas need some guidance and learning for users to understand the functionality. However, it is a great tool in terms of versatility and types of analysis. I rate it an eight out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:customer/partner
What is our primary use case? We use it for data management and analysis. How has it helped my organization? The team can simultaneously calculate multiple datasets efficiently through the user-friendly interface of IBM SPSS Statistics. By avoiding legacy scales for container data collection, they can harness its capabilities for streamlined data analysis using SPSS. As a faculty member, I appreciate how IBM SPSS optimizes my resource allocation, making it one of the best investments in terms of time and money for conducting research. What is most valuable? The most valuable features mainly include factor analysis, correlation analysis, and demographic analysis. I find the user interface to be intuitive and improved compared to earlier versions. IBM periodically updates their products, which enhances their usability and performance. Smoothness is crucial for researchers when using software, and in this regard, IBM SPSS is highly recommended. What needs improvement? I believe that offering short-term SPSS licenses, perhaps when customer sourcing is available, could make it more affordable. These licenses shouldn't include features tailored for universities or large sales organizations. Instead, they could offer discounts or additional facilities for smaller entities to access the software. In developing countries, it would be beneficial to provide certain features to users at no cost initially, while also customizing pricing options. For example, offering basic features to the first hundred users can help them become familiar with the software and its capabilities. This approach encourages users to upgrade to higher tiers as they become more experienced and require additional functionality. For how long have I used the solution? I have been working with it for over ten years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? It provides good stability. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? While it is scalable, there is room for further enhancement. How are customer service and support? I didn't require any support from them so far. But, I've heard from others that their service is excellent. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? In the past, I utilized SmartPLS. IBM is a renowned software company known for continuously developing and updating its products. In comparison to other software options, IBM stands out as a reliable solution. IBM's commitment to product development ensures that its offerings meet the evolving needs of users. How was the initial setup? The initial setup was straightforward. What about the implementation team? Deployment is swift and straightforward, typically taking only a few minutes. Maintenance is hassle-free and not burdensome. What was our ROI? In terms of return on investment, both time and money are crucial for success. Collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and making decisions based on that data all require significant resources. Therefore, efficient data collection and analysis are essential. IBM software helps me streamline this process, saving time and money compared to other platforms due to its user-friendly interface and smooth performance. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? While the pricing of the product may be higher, the accompanying service and features justify the investment. However, to address pricing concerns, I suggest customizing pricing options for developing countries. For instance, students and educators in these regions may struggle to afford full-priced licenses. Our license is on an annual basis. What other advice do I have? I believe it's suitable for anyone to confidently use for research purposes, given its wide range of capabilities. Overall, I highly recommend it due to its user-friendly interface, making it accessible to all. Overall, I would rate it ten out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use? IBM Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
What is our primary use case? I use it to analyze questionnaire surveys related to a product, solution, or application, such as open data services, which I provide to consumers and end-users. These surveys contain evaluation assessments, and I use SPSS to analyze the responses. What is most valuable? The most valuable feature is its robust statistical analysis capabilities. What needs improvement? Improvements are needed in the user interface, particularly in terms of user-friendliness. Implementing features like drag-and-drop functionality would enhance the overall experience. Enhancing the ability to generate output files after analyzing data, and having the option to create output documents in formats like Word would be highly beneficial. For how long have I used the solution? I have been working with it for one year now. What do I think about the stability of the solution? It provides robust stability capabilities. I would rate it ten out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? It offers exceptional scalability abilities. I would rate it ten out of ten. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I used traditional tools where I would prepare data, click through menus, and use SQL Server for data visualization. We switched to IBM SPSS because it offers strong certification and aligns well with the standards we prioritize in our surveys. In terms of popularity, it stands out as the top choice in the market, especially in the research and university domains. Many different organizations and institutions use SPSS for statistical analytics. While there are other tools like MCLab and similar options available, SPSS is the most renowned and widely used among them. How was the initial setup? The initial setup was straightforward. What about the implementation team? The deployment process lasted about three days. I thoroughly explored the system and learned how to use the tool efficiently, covering various aspects of analytics. After gathering data from external sources, I loaded this data into SPSS. The next steps involved creating variables, which included assigning values to variables based on the survey responses. For instance, I utilized a rating scale from one to five, where five indicated "Strongly Agree" and one represented "Strongly Disagree." This required adding descriptions to these variables. Once the data was prepared, I proceeded with the analytics. Initially, I examined the survey's scalability to determine if it was consistent and afterward, I conducted analyses such as cross-tabulations and various measurements like standard deviation. These analyses aimed to uncover relationships between the survey questions and demographic data, helping identify patterns and trends among different demographics. The last phase in the process involved taking the analysis results and seamlessly integrating them into Word or PowerPoint documents. What was our ROI? There is a physical return on investment (ROI) involved in this process. It includes conducting assessments, catering to end-users needs, and fulfilling specific requirements requested by government organizations, universities, and various entities. SPSS is employed to generate routine reports, which could be on a monthly or quarterly basis. By using SPSS for this purpose, there is no need to contract with external companies to produce these reports. This results in a significant ROI, estimated at around 50 percent. What other advice do I have? It is an outstanding solution, and I highly endorse it. I would rate it ten out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.customer
What is our primary use case? I use IBM SPSS Statistics for business and management data. We also use it to analyze the questionnaires of cross-sectional studies. What is most valuable? IBM SPSS Statistics depends on AI. What needs improvement? The solution needs to improve forecasting using time series analysis. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using the solution for 30 years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I rate IBM SPSS Statistics' stability a ten out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? I rate the tool's scalability an eight or nine out of ten. How was the initial setup? The tool's deployment is not hard. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten. What other advice do I have? I rate the solution a nine out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
What is most valuable? One feature I found very valuable was the analysis of variance (ANOVA). Also, when it comes to result presentation, being able to present your results in graphs is important. Additionally, when discussing hypotheses and calculating probabilities, it's helpful to make a note of any significant differences in your tests. This information can improve your business processes for that team. The same goes for full ANOVA and multiple ANOVA. Those are the features that I found very useful, especially when it comes to presenting demographic information. What needs improvement? I feel that when it comes to conducting multiple analyses, there could be more detailed information provided. Currently, the software gives a summary and an overview, but it would be beneficial to have specific details for each product or variable. For example, if we're comparing different flavors of ice cream like strawberry, milk, and chocolate, instead of just providing comparisons, they could offer a more detailed analysis for each flavor. Additionally, in terms of graphical presentation, there is room for more innovation. It would be great if the software could provide more creative and visually appealing options, similar to tools like Tableau. Instead of just simple black and white bar or line charts, there could be more options to enhance the visual representation of data. Overall, these improvements would allow for more in-depth business process reengineering and enhance the overall user experience. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using SPSS since September last year. So, it's been a couple of months. What do I think about the stability of the solution? In terms of performance, if we compare it to other business solutions, it's fair. On its own, the performance is not bad. It's easy to analyze and understand. I would rate the performance at around seven out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? In terms of scalability, I would rate it around eight out of ten. It provides a good capacity because it directs you to the main points you need to focus on without having to search around. The functionality is capable, and it helps in business development and making informed decisions. During my master's degree, everyone in the business intelligence department used SPSS Statistics, and also in my previous work, it was mainly the technical business analyst team and probably around ten people in the strategy department. So, it's between five and ten users in my experience. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? How was the initial setup? The initial setup was not hard. It's not hard to install the solution. By following the installation instructions, you can easily install it on your system. I would rate it an eight, where ten is the easiest. The whole deployment process took around 40 minutes. In my experience with SPSS, I have worked with both straightforward and complex setups. The complexity depends on the analysis you're conducting. Which other solutions did I evaluate? Another solution we used for business intelligence is the Arena tool. However, I find it quite different from IBM SPSS Statistics. It's more like running a model, listing and analyzing the data, especially when it comes to statistics or features from different sources. What other advice do I have? My advice would be to be open-minded and have critical thinking skills. One thing with SPSS is that the analysis itself is easy to use by following instructions and manuals. But once you have the results, you should be able to think outside the program and critically analyze what needs to be done to improve business processes. It's not just about using the tool; it's about understanding how to interpret and apply the results to your organization. So, I would advise anyone using IBM SPSS to be open-minded and think expansively about how to apply the insights gained from the analysis. Overall, I would rate the solution a six out of ten. The reason for giving it a six is because I feel like it provides a general overview of what is happening and where to look. However, if you want to go into the details and access the actual root cause of the bottleneck, you would need some additional products. So, I believe that in order to obtain more comprehensive results, it depends on the type of issues you are dealing with. Some issues may require the general knowledge that IBM SPSS provides to help you solve the problem, while sometimes, it may require additional tools for in-depth analysis. But because it establishes a foundation for analyzing business processes, it does have some basic importance. So, I'm giving it a six overall. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
What is our primary use case? We primarily use the solution for analytics. What is most valuable? The analytics on offer are very good. It offers very good visualization. The dashboards are excellent. It's stable. What needs improvement? The reports could be better. Usually, when we make reports, we use Microsoft of PowerPoint. Editing in PowerPoint is not so easy. You should be able to edit things a bit more. We can't edit the graphs or tables. It does auto-sync there. If I change something in Excel, it will be reflected in Word. The same should be possible with this solution. We'd like more engagement and advice. We need more integrations to help make analysis more powerful. The pricing is a bit expensive. For how long have I used the solution? I've been using the solution for about 15 years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. I'd rate the solution's reliability between seven to nine out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? We have about 30 to 40 users leveraging it in our organization. In my department, seven to nine people are using it. The users are mostly in IT. How are customer service and support? From my side, I have never reached out to support. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I have used many different solutions previously. I like solutions that offer the minimal amount of coding possible. How was the initial setup? The initial setup was quite complex for organizations. For individuals or students, however, doing a small setup, it's not too difficult. What about the implementation team? I had some help with the initial setup in order to navigate the complexities. I have done some trial versions by myself, however, as there aren't cybersecurity restrictions for a small setup like that. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? My understanding is the solution is expensive. I don't know the exact price. There is a 30-day trial and discounts for students. What other advice do I have? I'm an end-user. I'm working with version 26 or 27. I'd rate the solution seven out of ten. With this product, you do need to have a good coding background. I'd recommend the product to others. It is quite useful. However, the challenge is always the price. Often, when people hear the cost, they show less interest. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
