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title: SPSS / AMOS
tags: [software, statistics, research-tools]
related: [universitatsrechenzentrum-urz, zentraler-nutzeraccount, groupware]
created: 2026-07-01
updated: 2026-07-01
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_support_downloads_software_spss_amos.md"]
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# SPSS / AMOS

**SPSS** (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and **AMOS** (Analysis of Moment Structures) are statistical software packages provided by the Universität Greifswald for use in research and teaching.

## Availability and Access
The software is available to all university members (students and employees) who possess an active [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]]. Access can be achieved through:
- **Local Installation**: Installed on the user's device.
- **Browser-based Access**: A client-independent method allowing the software to be run directly via a web browser.

## Technical Specifications
The [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] manages a pool of **80 concurrent network licenses**.

| Platform | Supported Versions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | 27, 29, 30, 31 | |
| macOS | 27, 29, 30, 31 | |
| Linux | 27 | Limited to version 27 |

## Licensing Terms
The use of SPSS/AMOS is restricted to **non-commercial use** only. This means the software must be used exclusively for the statutory tasks of the university, such as:
- Academic research.
- Teaching and tutoring.
- Student studies.
- Knowledge transfer and promotion of early-career researchers.

Under these terms, results must not be primarily reserved for third parties, and any copies of results must be provided only at cost.

## Support
Technical issues are handled by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] through the [[groupware]] ticket system or the URZ hotline (ext. 1420).