The IBM SPSS is a software platform which provides advanced statistical tools for data analysis. The platform provides SPSS application opportunities which stands as a statistical package for social science research. Students of social science discipline often use it for both advanced and minimal research projects or even in conducting assignments with efficiency. It has user friendly features from beginner to complex levels. The unique features of SPSS make it convenience for all the users with minimum skills. The data entry options in SPSS with description coding which is usually not possible in microsoft excel entry. Moreover, it includes all the modern statistical analysis techniques built in the system of its machine learning algorithm.
The main version can be downloaded from the official website of the IBM SPSS by subscription. Sometimes it is costly for the students in developing countries. Nevertheless, renowned educational institutions buy the subscription and provides the application access for its students.
Social science research in recent years utilize computer software like IBM SPSS. Main tasks are performed in social science research through SPSS software include:
1. Analysis of data
2. Management of Data
3. Descriptive statistics and inferences
4. Data visualization
5. Reporting results