Research Software

SPSS -    

• Perform statistical analysis on quantitative data. The graphical user interface makes statistics analysis easier, including most complex models.
• The software is available on identified computers in the RRU Library’s computer lab and in the LIC computer lab
• RRU also has software licenses available for students. Access must be authorized by research project supervisors.
• Student discounts are also available on your own copy, available here
• SPSS tools - A collection of syntaxes, macros, scripts and hints for better solutions of data management and data analysis in SPSS
• SPSS syntax introduction
• More on syntax:
• Video – SPSS in 15 minutes

R -        

• R provides a wide variety of statistical (linear and nonlinear modelling, classical statistical tests, time-series analysis, classification, clustering, …) and graphical techniques, and is highly extensible.
• Introduction to R – from U of Illinois
• R manuals
• ‘Getting Started in Data Analysis using Stata and R’ from Princeton University

PSPP –       

• Free replacement for the proprietary program, SPSS.Similar interface.
• Frequently Asked Questions about PSPP
• Instructional manual
• PSPP: A Basic Tutorial - from California State University

SAS -    

• A powerful statistical-analysis and data-management system for complex data sets. It is especially strong in analysis of variance (ANOVA), the general linear model, and their extensions. Student packages available at reduced rates.
• Training material from SAS
• SAS Youtube channel -