We performed a comparison between IBM SPSS Statistics and MathWorks Matlab based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Data Science Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The best part is that they have an algorithm handbook, so you can open it up and understand how it works, and if it is useful, this is very important."
"The features that I have found most valuable are the Bayesian statistics and descriptive statistics."
"SPSS can handle whatever you throw at it, whether your data set contains 10,000, 100,000, or a million objects. It's like the heavy artillery of analytical tools."
"Since we are using the software as a statistical tool, I would say the best aspects of it are the regression and segmentation capabilities. That said, I've used it for all sorts of things."
"You can quickly build models because it does the work for you."
"Most of the product features are good but I particularly like the linear regression analysis."
"The most valuable features mainly include factor analysis, correlation analysis, and geographic analysis."
"The learning curve to using this product is not steep. The program is appropriate for those who do not have a lot of background in programming, yet have to perform basic statistical analysis."
"Personally for me, because I do a lot of development, I like that it is easy to test mathematical algorithms with several matrix calculations. It's perfect for that."
"The tool's most valuable feature is the Simulink environment. This feature provides an incredible capability to visually represent the system behavior before creating the code. It allows you to see the flow and interactions of the system, which is extremely beneficial for software development. With this visual representation, you can better understand the system's behavior, make necessary adjustments, and ensure maintenance and updates. This capability is why I love working with the product."
"There is a learning curve; it's not very steep, but there is one."
"Each algorithm could be more adaptable to some industry-specific areas, or, in some cases, adapted for maintenance."
"It could provide even more in the way of automation as there are many opportunities."
"SPSS is a tool that's been around since the late 60s, and it's the universal worldwide standard for quantitative social science data analysis. That said, it does seem a bit strange to me that the graphical output functions are so clunky after all these years. The output of charts and graphs that SPSS produces is hideous."
"I would like SPSS to improve its integration with other data-filing IBM tools. I also think its duration with data, utilization, and graphics could be better."
"I'd like to see them use more artificial intelligence. It should be smart enough to do predictions and everything based on what you input."
"The solution needs more planning tools and capabilities."
"Perhaps in terms of visualization. It's not really easy to do some data visualization, just simple, descriptive analysis in SPSS. I think that could be an area for improvement."
"To make use of the GPU, you have to have an Nvidia card. What I would want it to do is to run in Next Generation with Intel or AMD, and not just with Nvidia."
"In the area of improvement, sometimes there are issues with the speed of MathWorks Matlab, particularly in the Simulink environment. The tool's latest versions can be slow to open, taking significant time to load. Additionally, saving data and integrating models can also be time-consuming processes."
IBM SPSS Statistics is ranked 7th in Data Science Platforms with 36 reviews while MathWorks Matlab is ranked 14th in Data Science Platforms with 2 reviews. IBM SPSS Statistics is rated 8.0, while MathWorks Matlab is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of IBM SPSS Statistics writes "Enhancing survey analysis that provides valued insightfulness". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MathWorks Matlab writes "Has Simulink feature which helps with visual representations ". IBM SPSS Statistics is most compared with Alteryx, TIBCO Statistica, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio, IBM SPSS Modeler and IBM Watson Studio, whereas MathWorks Matlab is most compared with Databricks, TIBCO Data Science, Anaconda and Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio. See our IBM SPSS Statistics vs. MathWorks Matlab report.
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