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The new version of IBM SPSS Statistics arrives with major innovations to take your analysis even further:

• Smarter algorithms
• More intuitive visualizations
• Tools for faster, more accurate decision-making

This version not only expands the software’s technical capabilities but also significantly enhances the user experience.

1. Proximity Mapping (PROXMAP)

A new multivariate visualization technique that represents complex relationships between objects in a reduced space (2D or 3D).
It helps detect patterns, group similar elements, and understand data structures—even with numerical, ordinal, or nominal variables.
Perfect for marketing, psychology, education, bioinformatics, and more.
Menu location: Analyze > Correlate > Proximity Correlation.

2. Distance Correlation

Detects any type of dependency between variables (linear or non-linear), unlike Pearson correlation.
Scale ranges from 0 (independence) to 1 (perfect dependence). Works well with non-normal or high-dimensional data.
Applications: bioinformatics, finance, data science, social sciences, climate research.
Menu location: Analyze > Correlate > Distance Correlation.

3. Curated Help

Automatically summarizes the key findings from certain procedures, making results easier to interpret.
Available in: bivariate correlations, partial correlations, distances, linear regression, and more.
Perfect for less technical users or quick reporting.

4. STATS EARTH (MARS)

A non-linear regression model with adaptive splines. Automatically detects change points and interactions.
Ideal for analyzing complex relationships without manually transforming data.
Menu location: Analyze > Generalized Linear Models > Multiple Adaptive Regression Splines (extension required).

5. Conditional Inference Tree

A new type of decision tree that avoids overfitting using statistical tests.
More stable, with solid criteria for data partitioning.
Menu location: Analyze > Classify > CI Tree (extension required).

What do you gain with SPSS Statistics v31?

Version 31 is not just a technical upgrade: it’s an evolution of statistical analysis focused on flexibility, automated intelligence, and everyday efficiency.

Key benefits for current users:

• Proximity Mapping: intuitive visualization of complex relationships.
• Distance Correlation: uncovers associations invisible to traditional methods.
• STATS EARTH: flexible, powerful predictive models.
• Conditional Inference Tree: stronger decisions, reduced bias.
• Curated Help: automatic interpretations.
• Enhanced visuals & interface: dark mode, CV, graph customization.

Recommendations:

✅ Explore the new features under the Analyze menu.
✅ Install extensions from the Extension Hub.
✅ Test the procedures with your real data.

Any questions or would you like a demo? We’re here to help.

Ivete de Barros, Consultant at Quanam