PSPP for Beginners has been updated

PSPP is a free (cost and licensing) software application that works like SPSS. This software application is used in my introductory-level statistics course.

At one time, we used SPSS because it was the standard for our field. The key problem was cost: about $6000/year for our 26 computers. A second problem was the restrictive licensing that, when combined with the cost, effectively prevented students from using it anywhere outside of our classroom.

PSPP has been a good solution for these dilemmas. The cost savings have been tremendous: About $48,000 saved in total so far. The open licensing allows students to use it on their own computers or in computer labs across campus. I supported this effort by creating a tutorial guide called PSPP for Beginners. The University System of Georgia also provided financial support.

The news is that PSPP for Beginners has been significantly updated. The layout has been improved: topical rather than squential. The appearance is nicer. Videos have been added to demonstrate the look of some operations.

Please feel free to use PSPP for Beginners for your statistics classes or personal statistical needs.