SPSS采用类似EXCEL表格的方式输入与管理数据，数据接口较为通用，能方便的从其他数据库中读入数据。其统计过程包括了常用的、较为成熟的统计过程，完全可以满足非统计专业人士的工作需要。对于熟悉老版本编程运行方式的用户，SPSS还特别设计了语法生成窗口，用户只需在菜单中选好各个选项，然后按“粘贴”按钮就可以自动生成标准的SPSS程序。极大的方便了中、高级用户。

SPSS is a statistical software that uses a spreadsheet-like interface for data input and management, and has a versatile data interface that allows for easy importing from other databases. Its statistical processes include commonly used and well-developed procedures that can meet the needs of non-statisticians. For users familiar with older versions of SPSS programming, SPSS also provides a syntax window where users can select options from menus and generate standard SPSS programs with a "paste" button, which greatly facilitates mid- to high-level users.