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SPSS is predictive analytics software that allows students to predict outcomes with confidence, so they can make smarter decisions and solve problems.
Walden is pleased to be able to offer this important resource free of charge for the duration of your program. See below FAQs for more information.
SPSS is predictive analytics software made by IBM that allows students to predict outcomes with confidence in what will happen next, so they can make smarter decisions and solve problems. Walden is pleased to be able to offer this important resource free of charge for the duration of your program.
SPSS is used primarily by students in:
Dissertation courses
SBSF courses
RSCH courses
There are two versions: basic SPSS and SPSS AMOS. AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures) is an add-on that provides students with additional tools like equation modeling and linear regression analysis.
For more information on this topic, please contact Customer Care at support@mail.waldenu.edu.
Walden is pleased to offer SPSS version 30 this year. SPSS version 30 is supported on the following operating systems:
Students enrolled in research courses have access to SPSS software provided by Walden University and the access link for SPSS is in your classroom. You will login with your MyWalden username and password to obtain the license codes for SPSS. The files can be located under the Doc Sharing tab. Please remember to open up the SPSS software first and then open the data file from within SPSS.
Student SPSS License Code
Faculty SPSS License Code
For help obtaining the access code, downloading, or installing SPSS, please contact Customer Care 24/7 by calling 1.800.925.3368. You can even chat or schedule a tech support appointment through the Help icon in your myWalden student portal.
All students and faculty must update their SPSS license code yearly. The Office of Research and Doctoral Services has provided information on how to update your license code at the link below.
Instructions for Updating an Expired License (PDF)
If you have any questions about this change or need assistance downloading SPSS, please contact Walden’s Customer Care Team from your myWalden portal by choosing the Support tab and clicking “Click to Chat.” You can also call 1-800-WALDENU (925-3368). Please include your name, student ID number, and degree program with any correspondence.
Verify that you are using appropriate steps whether on a MAC or PC.
Verify you are using the appropriate steps for a 32 or 64-bit machine if on a PC. This can be found under Start > Computer > Properties > System.
Check to see if SPSS is completely downloaded by checking the Control Panel. You may only need to add the license code.
A common issue occurs when you download SPSS to the computer, but the license code is not entered during this process. If this occurs, you do not need to uninstall and re-install SPSS. You can access the License Wizard and add the code from the Start Menu following the steps below:
JAWS (Job Access With Speech) is a computer screen reader program for Microsoft Windows that allows blind and visually impaired users to read the screen either with a text-to-speech output or by a Refreshable Braille display. You can install this feature during the SPSS installation process after the language selection screen during install.
If you plan to use the JAWS screen reader with SPSS, select the Yes option in the “Assistive Technology” screen and click Next. If not, select No.
NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package.
NVivo has been designed for qualitative researchers working with very rich text-based and/or multimedia information, where deep levels of analysis on small or large volumes of data are required.
To check and see if you will need this software for your class, click the View/Print link next to Course Materials in your myWalden portal.
NVivo
Nvivo
NVivo is a qualitative software program for both qualitative and mixed methods analysis. NVivo allows students to import and analyze text, audio, video, emails, and more. Visit our NVivo YouTube playlist for more Walden-specific instruction or visit NVivo's website for further information.
At this time, Walden does not offer NVivo for its students. There is a student use license on NVivo's website.
Your Academic Skills Center offers one-on-one tutoring in NVivo, when available. Visit our tutoring appointment schedule to check for the latest information on whether NVivo tutoring is available.
We also have various resources, such as our NVivo Blog and our NVivo video playlist to help.
No. You do not have to use NVivo. There are other qualitative and mixed methods softwares available, but many of Walden's faculty and courses recommend NVivo. NVivo is a tool to help you organize and analyze your qualitative research, and it can make that analysis easier.
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