Description

IBM SPSS Statistics 25 is the current version used at the school. Version upgrades are deployed in the late summer before the fall semester begins. IBM SPSS Statistics is a commercial statistical software product that is commonly used in the social sciences, business and nursing sciences. IBM offers discounted versions of this software to students and employees in the education sector. Proof of affiliation must be presented to be eligible for the reduced pricing. Johns Hopkins University has partnered with Kivuto to facilitate easy purchasing of the educational product for personal use, following the steps outlined below. Students, faculty and staff of the School of Nursing, are eligible to use an institutional license and are not required to purchase a personal copy. Contact the ITS help desk for more information. 

Terms and conditions for use of the SON institutional license  

1. IBM SPSS is licensed for 50 concurrent users. 

2. In order to launch the application the user either has to connect with a VPN or be onsite.
3. When the school upgrades the version of SPSS end users will need to install the schools current version.
   
   

How to install a School of Nursing Licensed version of SPSS

Install IBM SPSS Statistics for macOS

1. If offsite i.e. not on Hopkins campus launch JHPulse and establish a VPN connection
2. Download installation files to computer from here
   1. SPSS_Statistics_25_mac.dmg
3. Install IBM SPSS Statistics Client 25.0
   1. Install IBM SPSS Statistics - Essentials for Python = Yes
4. Run the License Authorization Wizard
   1. Product Authorization = Concurrent user license
   2. License manager name = spssls.nursing.jhu.edu

Install IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows 

1. If offsite i.e. not on Hopkins campus launch JHPulse and establish a VPN connection
2. Download installation files to local computer from here
   a. SON IBM SPSS Statistics 25.exe
3. Install IBM SPSS Statistics Client 25.0

How to purchase a personal copy of SPSS

IBM SPSS is licensed for use on a timed basis (i.e., it is leased). Before you purchase, decide how long you will need to have access to the software, and purchase the appropriate rental duration (6 month or 12 month). The software stops working after the lease expires, unless an additional license fee is paid.

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