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Before You Begin: System Requirements

Windows: Windows 10 or 8.1 (64-bit) macOS: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) to 11 (Big Sur) RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended) Disk Space: 2 GB or more

Step 1: Obtain the Installer & License

Authorized User: Download from your university’s software portal or your IBM Passport Advantage account. Trial Version: Download from the IBM SPSS Statistics Free Trial page. License Code: You will need a 20-character authorization code (e.g., XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX ). how to install spss 27

Step 2: Run the Installer (Windows)

Locate the downloaded file (e.g., SPSS_Statistics_27_win64.exe ). Right-click the file and select Run as Administrator . If a security warning appears, click Yes or Run .

Step 3: Follow the Setup Wizard

Welcome Screen: Click Next . License Agreement: Select I accept the terms... → Next . Installation Location: Keep the default ( C:\Program Files\IBM\SPSS\Statistics\27 ) or change it → Next . Setup Type: Choose Custom (to select features) or Complete (installs everything) → Next .

Tip: Under Custom , ensure "Python Essentials" is checked if you plan to use Python scripting.

File Associations: You can choose to associate .sav (SPSS data) files with SPSS → Next . Start Installation: Click Install . Before You Begin: System Requirements Windows: Windows 10

Step 4: License Authorization After installation, the IBM SPSS Statistics License Authorization Wizard will open automatically.

Click Next on the welcome screen. Select License my product now → Next . Enter your 20-character license code (include the hyphens) → Next . Verify the features (e.g., "IBM SPSS Statistics Base") → Next . Click Next again, then Finish .