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IBM SPSS installations require the software to be downloaded through WPconnect and then activated with an authorization code.
IBM SPSS installations require the software to be downloaded through WPconnect and then activated with an authorization code.


If using a university owned machine, SPSS is available through the [[Software Center]] or [[Mac OS Managed Software Center|Managed Software Center]].  
If using a university owned machine, SPSS is available through the [[Software Center]] or [[macOS Managed Software Center|Managed Software Center]].  


===Download SPSS to Personal Machine===
===Download SPSS to Personal Machine===
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#Login to WPconnect.
#Login to WPconnect.
#Visit the Students tab (or Employees tab for employees) and search for or click on the My Home Use Software List - Student (found in the Technology Resources and Services section.)
#Visit the Students tab (or Employees tab for employees) and search for or click on the My Home Use Software List - Student (found in the Technology Resources and Services section.)
#Find the 'IBM SPSS 29' (or the highest release listed) section and download the install file for your platform. (Windows 64-bit or macOS.)
#Find the 'IBM SPSS 30' (or the highest release listed) section and download the install file for your platform. (Windows 64-bit or macOS.)


===SPSS for Home Use On Windows:===
===SPSS for Home Use On Windows:===
# Uninstall any older versions of SPSS you have on your computer before installing latest version.
# '''Uninstall''' any older versions of SPSS you have on your computer before installing latest version.
# Install SPSS 29 by double-clicking the install file and following the on-screen prompts.
# Install SPSS 30 by double-clicking the install file and following the on-screen prompts.
#Click '''Launch License Wizard''' when prompted. <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible innercollapse" style="width:300px">[[File:spss2.1.PNG | 500px]]</div>
#Click '''Launch License Wizard''' when prompted. <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible innercollapse" style="width:300px">[[File:spss2.1.PNG | 500px]]</div>
#Click '''Next''' through steps.  
#Click '''Next''' through steps.  
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===SPSS for Home Use on a Mac:===
===SPSS for Home Use on a Mac:===
Please note that SPSS 29 for Mac OS X requires:
Please note that SPSS 30 for macOS requires:


macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or higher.<br>
macOS Catalina (10.5) or higher.<br>
#Download pkg from WPConnect.  
#Download pkg from WPConnect.  
#Navigate to Downloads folder.
#Navigate to Downloads folder.
#Double-click SPSSSC_29.0.2_Mac.pkg to run installer.
#Double-click SPSSSC_30.0.0.0_Mac_OS.pkg to run installer.
#When the installer has completed SPSS 29 can be found in Launchpad. Reboot recommended.
#When the installer has completed SPSS 30 can be found in Launchpad. Reboot recommended.
#Open SPSS
#Open SPSS
#Click '''Launch License Wizard''' when prompted. <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible innercollapse" style="width:500px"> [[File:SPSS Mac1.png|500px|]] </div>
#Click '''Launch License Wizard''' when prompted. <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible innercollapse" style="width:500px"> [[File:SPSS Mac1.png|500px|]] </div>
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If SPSS on a university imaged computer needs to be used off campus and without a VPN connection, there is an option to use the Commuter License. This needs to be initially set up while on campus or connected to VPN. The commuter license can have a maximum duration of up to 30 days.  
If SPSS on a university imaged computer needs to be used off campus and without a VPN connection, there is an option to use the Commuter License. This needs to be initially set up while on campus or connected to VPN. The commuter license can have a maximum duration of up to 30 days.  


# Search for "Commuter License" from the Start menu. <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:450px">[[File:SPSS-01.PNG | 450px]]</div>
# Go to '''File''' - '''Manage License''' towards the bottom of the menu <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:450px">[[File:SPSS-01.PNG | 300px]]</div>
#Select "IBM SPSS Statics (1200) 27.0" in the box and change "Duration (Days)" to the appropriate time frame (30 days max). Select Check Out. You can now use SPSS without being connected to the campus network. <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:450px">[[File:SPSS-02.PNG | 450px]]</div>
#Select '''Launch Commuter Utility Tool''' <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:450px">[[File:SPSS-02.PNG | 450px]]</div>
# Select "Check In" when you are ready to use SPSS on campus again. <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">[[File:SPSS-03.PNG | 600px]]</div>
#Chage '''Duration (Days)''' to the appropriate time frame (30 days max). Select '''Check Out'''. You can now use SPSS without being connected to the campus network. <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:600px">[[File:SPSS-03.PNG | 600px]]</div>
# Select "Check In" when you are ready to use SPSS on campus again.

Latest revision as of 10:31, 10 January 2025

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SPSS Statistics is a software package used for statistical analysis.

SPSS for Home Use

SPSS for Home Use on a personal computer is available to faculty/staff members and students. IBM SPSS installations require the software to be downloaded through WPconnect and then activated with an authorization code.

If using a university owned machine, SPSS is available through the Software Center or Managed Software Center.

Download SPSS to Personal Machine

Uninstall any older versions of SPSS you have on your computer before installing latest version.

Students or employees seeking access to install SPSS for use on personal computers should use the following process:

  1. Login to WPconnect.
  2. Visit the Students tab (or Employees tab for employees) and search for or click on the My Home Use Software List - Student (found in the Technology Resources and Services section.)
  3. Find the 'IBM SPSS 30' (or the highest release listed) section and download the install file for your platform. (Windows 64-bit or macOS.)

SPSS for Home Use On Windows:

  1. Uninstall any older versions of SPSS you have on your computer before installing latest version.
  2. Install SPSS 30 by double-clicking the install file and following the on-screen prompts.
  3. Click Launch License Wizard when prompted.
    Spss2.1.PNG
  4. Click Next through steps.
  5. Click Authorized user license
    Spss2.3.PNG
  6. Find activation key which can be found in the My Home Use Software section of WPConnect and enter code.
  7. Hit next to complete install.

SPSS for Home Use on a Mac:

Please note that SPSS 30 for macOS requires:

macOS Catalina (10.5) or higher.

  1. Download pkg from WPConnect.
  2. Navigate to Downloads folder.
  3. Double-click SPSSSC_30.0.0.0_Mac_OS.pkg to run installer.
  4. When the installer has completed SPSS 30 can be found in Launchpad. Reboot recommended.
  5. Open SPSS
  6. Click Launch License Wizard when prompted.
    SPSS Mac1.png
  7. Click Authorized user license
    SPSS Mac2.png
  8. Find activation key which can be found in the My Home Use Software section of WPConnect and enter code.
  9. Click Next through steps.

Resources

SPSS Commuter License for University Imaged Computer

If SPSS on a university imaged computer needs to be used off campus and without a VPN connection, there is an option to use the Commuter License. This needs to be initially set up while on campus or connected to VPN. The commuter license can have a maximum duration of up to 30 days.

  1. Go to File - Manage License towards the bottom of the menu
    SPSS-01.PNG
  2. Select Launch Commuter Utility Tool
    SPSS-02.PNG
  3. Chage Duration (Days) to the appropriate time frame (30 days max). Select Check Out. You can now use SPSS without being connected to the campus network.
    SPSS-03.PNG
  4. Select "Check In" when you are ready to use SPSS on campus again.