SPSS 17 is now available to be installed on UTPA-owned computers.  The SPSS Statistics family of products is the world’s leading statistical software used by commercial, government, and academic organizations to solve business and research problems.

To access the software follow the steps below:

1) Go to Start Menu and then click on Control Panel
2) Click on “Run Advertised Programs”
3) Select the “SPSS 17 for Windows English – Basic UI” (desktops) or “SPSS 17 for Windows English – Basic UI with Commute” (laptops) application from the list
4) Proceed with the installation of SPSS 17

Notice (for laptop installations): In order to use SPSS off-campus a SPSS license needs to be checked out. This process needs to be performed while connected on the UTPA network before being able to run the application off-campus.  Reference the following help document for detailed instructions: http://www.utpa.edu/helpdesk/tutorials/dtutorial.asp?id=12

If you have any questions please contact the Computer Support Desk at 956.381.2020 or at extension 2020.