SPSS versus Microsoft Excel – Which is best for me?
Doctoral learners often ask me if they can use Excel for their statistical studies. The answer is: probably not. While SPSS is NOT required for GCU doctoral learners who are considering a quantitative study, it is the software package that is recommended, and the one that I will be commenting on and supporting in my blogs and otherwise. After many years of teaching statistics to undergrads and graduates, I have found that there is indeed a learning curve associated with SPSS, but it is usually well worth the effort for students in the long-run.
Below is a table that compares some basic features between the two software packages.
Criterion | SPSS | Excel |
T-tests |
| N/A |
Charts / Tables / Graphs |
| |
Regression analysis |
| |
Cost |
| |
Other analytical tests |
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Daniel J. Smith, MA, MBA, PhD
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