Released in 1968, SPSS is a classic, leading software package for quantitative research in the social sciences. Thanks to its user-friendly interface and easy-to-use drop-down menus, it is a useful tool for non-statisticians as well. One of the advantages in terms of learning is its similarities to Excel, software that many students are already familiar with. Other benefits include official support and extensive documentation. Thus, SPSS is by far the most common software used in academic research generally and in planning programs.
