IBM SPSS Statistics

IBM SPSS Statistics is a powerful statistical software suite used for data management and advanced analytics. While it serves as a primary alternative to SAS, it is specifically favored in the Social Sciences for its user-friendly interface. It offers robust tools for database integration and complex data evaluation.

IBM SPSS AMOS

IBM SPSS AMOS is an added module designed for Structural Equation Model (SEM). It allows researchers to create more precise models than standard multivariate statistics by using intuitive graphical or programmatic interfaces.

Current Available Sofware Version

IBM SPSS Statistics v31

IBM SPSS AMOS v31

Note: Currently, no other versions of the above-mentioned software are licensed. Therefore, we recommend using the version specified above.

Installation Files

Licensing Types

You could use either one of the following licensing options:

1. Network License (Concurrent User License): To use the network license, please specify the license server name as indicated in the license configuration file available on the FTP server during installation. An active internet connection is required to use the software. If you are accessing it from outside the KIT network domain, please connect via VPN in order to reach the license server. For instructions on setting up and using the VPN, please refer to the link: Remote Access (VPN).

2. License Key (Authorized User License): If you frequently use the software offline, please send a request to scs-contact∂scc.kit.edu to obtain a license key. You will then receive a valid license key, which can be used during installation to activate the software instead of connecting to the network license server.

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3. rights and obligations of the end users

ln the sections "Authorized Universities" and "Restrictions of Use" (in this order of precedence) the provisions for the use of the Software by the End Users as well as the obligations of the End Users when using this Software are shown. The IBM License Terms and Conditions (IPLA) to be accepted upon installation of the Software shall not apply. The participating university assures to pass on these provisions (sections 5 and 6) to its purchasers.

4 Liability

The parties agree that the liability of the participating universities for claims resulting from the contract in favor of ASKNET shall be excluded, unless such claims relate to the participating university's own area of responsibility or liability due to intentional acts. Each participating university shall independently assume liability for its facilities.

5 Eligible Facilities

All internal organizational units and all facilities, regardless of their legal form, whose sponsor is predominantly the participating university are entitled to use the facilities. Institutions that have been recognized by the participating university in accordance with the State Higher Education Act are entitled to use the facilities if they perform tasks within the meaning of these laws that cannot be adequately performed by the participating university alone (so-called an-institutes).

Each participating university in turn grants software usage rights to its end customers, its "authorized users" (see "Usage Restrictions"). The transfer of licenses to non-participating universities or other institutions is not permitted.

6. usage restrictions

Definition of "Authorized Users

Entitled users are the members and affiliates of the participating universities and other persons who work directly on behalf of or for the respective university, or who use its services in the legally defined areas of responsibility ("end users of the university"). Use is permitted exclusively in a non-commercial context and exclusively for the fulfillment of the statutory tasks of the higher education institutions (generally use in research, teaching, study, promotion of young academics, knowledge transfer). Private, non-commercial use by authorized users is included (see "home use").

Non-commercial work in the statutory areas of responsibility of a university is understood to mean work in which.

(i) the results of the work are not primarily reserved for a third party;

(ii) copies of the results are made available at no more than the cost of providing, duplicating, and shipping them

The use of the programs is permitted on computers that cannot be assigned to individual persons (e.g. in PC pools) as long as it is ensured that the software can only be used by authorized users. ln this case, if no CU licenses are used, one AU license is required per device.

Authorized Users have the right to install the Software on up to two (AU License) Devices per License, as long as only the Authorized User uses the Products and the different installations (Instances) are not used simultaneously.

The software may also be backed up in installed or frozen form for recovery or cloning purposes and is therefore not subject to licensing.

The framework agreement permits the use of older versions of the products ("downgrade right"). The upgrade right (within the term of the agreement), as well as the language, version or platform change are part of the right of use.

The participating university has the right to make the respective data carriers available digitally as a download or in the form of a copy for authorized users in a controlled manner.

The customer is not entitled to reingeer or decompile the software, unless this is necessary to establish the interoperability of the customer's existing software with the contractual software. This in turn is subject to the limits of §§ 69 a ff, UrhG. Accordingly, the customer shall be entitled to such actions in particular only if ASKNET refuses to perform such work even against payment of a reasonable fee.

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Authorization for "Virtual Computer Lab Use

The framework agreement contains the proper authorization for "Virtual Computer Lab Use". This entitles the participating university to use the listed products (concurrent user metric only) in virtual IT environments operated by or for the university. End users may access the programs on or off campus ("Virtual Computer Lab Use"), and the end devices are not considered part of the virtual IT environment. These end devices do not require their own usage rights as long as the products are installed in the virtual IT environment and not on the end devices ("Streaming", "Remote Desktop Access") and usage is ensured exclusively by authorized users.

The right to virtualize the products locally is included in the usage rights. Each virtual instance is regarded as a separate device for which corresponding licenses must be kept available.

Authorization for "Home Use

The master agreement contains the proper authorization for "Home Use". This means that the authorized user is permitted to use the listed products on private computers ("Home Use", "Bring your own device", etc.). Use by third parties (unauthorized persons) is not permitted and must be prevented by appropriate measures.

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The current license supports IBM SPSS Statistics Version 31. You can download the installation files for your operating system from the FTP server. Access to the FTP server is restricted to the KIT network. If you are outside the KIT network, please connect via VPN before proceeding.

1. Installation Steps on Windows

The following steps describe the installation of IBM SPSS Statistics Version 31 on Windows 11 for both Authorized User and Concurrent User licenses.

Download and Launch the Installer

After downloading the installation file, double-click the executable to launch the setup wizard.

Accept the License Agreement

Review the terms and select “I accept the terms in the license agreement”, then click Next.

Select the Installation Path

Choose the destination folder for installation and click Next.

Install the Application

Click Install to begin the installation process.

Complete the Installation

Once installation is complete, click Finish to exit the wizard. You can now launch IBM SPSS Statistics.

2. License Configuration

After installation, you must configure the license. When prompted, click “Launch License Wizard”. 

There are two licensing options available:

1. Authorized User License

2. Concurrent User License

Select the appropriate option and follow the corresponding steps below.

Authorized User License

If you have purchased an Authorized User License, you should have received a license key via email from the ASKNET Software Shop (free of charge). Select Authorized User License. Enter your license key in the provided field. Add and Click Next to activate your license.

Concurrent User License

If you are using a Concurrent User License, connect to the license server as follows:

scclic4.scc.kit.edu

Ensure you are connected to the KIT network (via VPN if off-campus).

3. Completion

After completing the license configuration, IBM SPSS Statistics Version 31 should be ready to launch and use.