IBM SPSS Statistics

Whether for school work or for crunching gigantic numbers at an engineering firm, statistics are an important part of technical understanding. While there are many ways to approach statistical organization, there's seldom been software that covers all statistical processes and capabilities at once. SPSS Statistics does just that, and with a company like IBM behind it, it's a sure bet that it has the means to meet just about anyone's ends. The software is equipped with a massive set of statistical tools in a single interface. It has the ability to calculate regression, advanced statistics and descriptive statistics. It can also make comprehensive, professional charts, decision trees and tables. SPSS Statistics has built-in integration with open source and can be enhanced through Python and R coding. Over 130 extensions are available for the software, and guidelines are available to make additional extensions to streamline the product for any need. The software's convenient drag and drop interface is compatible with a large variety of file types and data sources. The software is decidedly pricey, but student options are available. It will be up to the user to decide whether or not it's worth the cost, and thankfully, a 14-day free trial can be used to help with the decision making process. IBM has their own financing solutions to help independently fund those who are interested in the software, which can easily reach into thousands of dollars per year.