I am a physician and interested in research. I wanted to know for beginners which one you recommend? spss vs stata- your response will be much appreciate- thank you
SPSS will be easy for any beginner. SPSS is easy for data coding and data entry. SPSS will enable you to perform simple analysis like descriptive and some inferential analysis. Then you can import your data from SPSS to STATA for some complex analysis that may be tricky to perform in SPSS.
It is important to carefully consider your specific research needs. As a research-oriented physician, the choice between SPSS and Stata totally depends on your individual requirements and preferences.
SPSS is well-suited for conducting complex data modeling and provides analysis capabilities that are ready for production. On the other hand, Stata is a versatile package that offers robust features for both data management and analysis.
I would suggest using SPSS if you need to model and analyze complex data. However, it is recommended that you thoroughly assess both options to determine which tool aligns more with your research goals and the data you have for analysis.