Statistical Software (SAS and SPSS)
Information Technology has a pool of licenses available for statistical software products. Each of these products can be acquired during business hours through Manager of Procurement & Vendor Relations Charlita Marrs (charlita@rice.edu). Individuals purchasing with a check will pay State of Texas Sales & Use tax. Alternatively, software may be purchased with an IDT (Interdepartmental Transfer).
| Software | Description | IDT | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS Mac 6.12 | Statistical software for Macs | $100.00 | $115.00 |
| SAS Win 9.1.3 | Statistical software for Windows | $100.00 | $115.00 |
| SPSS 15 for Windows | Statistical software for Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 (License lasts till May 31, 2008) |
$150.00 | $165.00 |
Student Options for Individual Licenses
HOME USE OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS
The Student version is a limited version of the SPSS Base program (limited to 1500 cases and 50 variables) and is designed for students who need to take a single course. It is not upgradeable and will generally expire after about 13 months. The costs vary but it is usually available for $90-$110. This can be purchased through Prentice Hall at: http://vig.prenhall.com/home
The Graduate Pack consists of the full working version of the SPSS Base, Advanced Models, and Regression Models modules (and Amos on the Windows platform) and is upgradeable. You also have the option of making the software more professional after you are done with your studies so that you can use it in your career and begin to receive technical support. The costs range from $190-$210. The software can be purchased only from university bookstores or online at JourneyEd: http://www.journeyed.com
Both versions are limited to installation help only from SPSS technical support line.
And finally, there is one last option that provides the opportunity to lease the full working version of the SPSS Base only or the SPSS The Graduate Pack. Both lease options are offered for 6 or 12 months through the eStore: http://www.e-academy.com
All of these options are for student home use only and proof of student status is required for purchase.
SAS
SAS License Period
SAS licenses follow the Rice fiscal year of July 1 through June 30; however, the terms of the SAS license allow work to continue for 90 days after the expiration date. The current period runs from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. The current versions are 9.1.3 for Windows OS and 6.1.2 for Mac OS X.
SAS License Cost
If your current SAS license has expired and you want to continue using SAS, you must renew your license. The fee for this license period (7/1/2007-6/30/2008) is $115.00 by check or $100.00 by Interdepartmental Transfer (IDT).
No pro-rated annual fees exist for SAS software licenses.
SAS Installation
Purchasers of new and renewal licenses need to submit a request at helpdesk@rice.edu for installation of the software, stating that you have paid for the license. Be sure to include your building, room number, and your contact information. A divisional representative should contact you within 24 hours.
SAS Home Use
Faculty and staff may purchase a personal license for either office or home use or both. These licenses should be used for academic related applications only.
Students may use SAS that is installed on Rice owned computers ONLY.
For installation on home computers, students may acquire a copy of the SAS Learning Edition, an easy-to-use personal learning version of SAS for $125.00 here: http://www.sas.com/apps/pubscat/bookdetails.jsp?pc=59816
NOTE: The SAS Learning Edition license is valid until December 1, 2008
SPSS
SPSS License Period
SPSS license period runs from June 1st through May 31st; however, the terms of the SPSS license allow work to continue for 60 days after the expiration date. The current network versions are 15.0 for Windows OS and 13.0 for Mac OS X.
SPSS License Cost
Individual SPSS licenses are available for Windows ONLY. If your current SPSS license has expired and you want to continue using SPSS, you must renew your license. The fee for this license period (06/01/07-05/31/08) is $165.00 by check or $150.00 by Interdepartmental Transfer (IDT).
No pro-rated annual fees exist for SPSS software licenses.
SPSS Installation
Purchasers of new and renewal licenses need to submit a request at helpdesk@rice.edu for installation of the software, stating that you have paid for the license. Be sure to include your building, room number, and your contact information. A divisional representative should contact you within 24 hours.
SPSS Home Use
Faculty and staff may purchase a personal Windows license for either office or home use or both. These licenses should be used for academic related applications only.
Students may use SPSS that is installed on Rice owned computers ONLY.
For installation on home computers, students may acquire a copy of the SPSS Graduate Pack and SPSS Career Starter, or the SPSS Student Version.
Go here for more information:
http://www.spss.com/vertical_markets/education/SPSS_student_versions.htm
Windows Vista Compatibility
A hotfix that enables SPSS 15.0 to run on Vista is available at http://support.spss.com. See Vista HOTFIX available for SPSS and Amos for details.