SPSS 23 download and installation guide for beginners

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IBM's popular data analysis software has been a staple in social science research for decades, offering powerful tools to extract meaning from complex datasets. In this article, we will walk you through the process of downloading and installing SPSS 23 on your Mac computer.

### Downloading SPUMM (SPSS Utilities Manager)

Before diving into the main installation steps, ensure that you have downloaded the correct version of SPSS for your operating system. For Mac users running OS X 10.6 or later, click 'here'(https://www.ibm.com/developer/presales/demos/spss-statistics-23-for-mac) to download the software.

### Installing SPSS

1. Once the download is complete, double-click on the .dmg file (SPSS_24_MacOSU.dmg for Mac users).

2. Double-click again on 'IBM SPSS Statistics 22' or 'IBM SPSS Statistics 23'.

3. Follow the installation wizard's prompts to choose a destination folder and agree to the license terms.

4. Once installed, double-click on the 'SPSS_24_MacOSU.app' icon in your Applications/Utilities directory.

### Authorizing SPSS

After launching SPSS for the first time, you will be prompted to enter an authorization code or sign into a valid IBM ID account if you already have one.

### Obtaining an SPSS License

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Before downloading SPSS from TERPware, you must obtain a license through your departmental IT support. If you are not affiliated with the University of Maryland, click 'here'(https://www.ibm.com/developer/presales/demos/) to request a free trial or purchase a perpetual license.

### Opening SPSS for the First Time

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1. Double-click on 'SPSS' in your Applications folder.

2. If prompted again, enter your authorization code and/or sign into an existing IBM ID account.

You are now ready to start exploring the extensive features of SPSS 23!

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