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IBM SPSS Amos

Atualizado/Updated: 2024-11-16

IBM SPSS Amos is a powerful software tool used for structural equation modeling (SEM). It helps researchers and analysts to specify, estimate, assess, and present models to show hypothesized relationships among variables.

IBM SPSS Amos is widely used in fields such as psychology, social sciences, and market research for its robust analytical capabilities.

Here are some key features:

    • Structural Equation Modeling: Allows for complex modeling of relationships between observed and latent variables.
    • User-Friendly Interface: Offers both graphical and programmatic interfaces for model specification.
    • Advanced Analysis: Supports Bayesian estimation, latent class analysis, and more.
    • Integration: Works seamlessly with IBM SPSS Statistics, enhancing its capabilities.

 

  1. Access this link.
  2. Authenticate using Iscte credentials (eg., xxnes@iscte-iul.pt and password).



  3. Select the version of IBM SPSS Statistics to install (4). As a rule, the latest version.
  4. Click “Download” (5). In this example, a compressed folder with the designation “AMOS_26.zip” (6) will be generated.

 

After downloading IBM SPSS Amos, proceed according to the following steps.

    1. Double-click on the compressed folder with the designation “AMOS_26.zip” (6) and select “Extract” (7) and then “Extract all” (8).



    2. Select the location of the destination folder by clicking “Browse” (9) and clicking “Extract” (10).


    3. Open the “AMOS_26” folder and run the “setup” file.

       



    4. Click “Yes” under “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?“.
    5. Validate the installation options according to the following sequence:
    6. Select “Next“.



    7. Under “License Agreement“, mark “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click “Next“;



    8. Under “Destination Folder“, click “Next“.



    9. Under “Ready to Install the Program“, click “Install“.



      Wait for the end of the installation process…



    10. Uncheck the checkbox “Start IBM SPSS Amos 26 now” and click “Finish“.

 

 

  1. Go to https://iajuda.iscte-iul.pt/.
  2. Authenticate using the SIIC credentials (e.g. xxnes@iscte-iul.pt and its password). 
  3. Select the option “New Request“.
  4. Choose the category “Aplicações/SPSS e Amos” and then Create Request in “Requisição de Licença Amos“. 
  5. Fill in the questionnaire indicating the version you want (for example, IBM SPSS Statistics, version 29).
  6. Within 48 working hours the respective license will be sent.
    1. Run the application “IBM SPSS Amos 26 License Authorization Wizard” as administrator.
    2. Click “Yes” under “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?“.
    3. Select “Next“.



    4. Select the 1st option “Authorized user license…” and then “Next“.



    5. Enter the code provided by SIIC (IT services) in the “Enter Code” field and click “Next“.



    6. Select “Next” to check licensing.



      Contact the SIIC in case you get an activation result other than the one shown in the figure above.
    7. Select “Finish” to complete activation.

 

 

Issue: I want to install “IBM SPSS Amos” on a MacOS X.

Resolution: There is no version of “IBM SPSS Amos” for MacOS X.

References: https://www.ibm.com/products/structural-equation-modeling-sem?mhsrc=ibmsearch_a&mhq=IBM%20SPSS%20Amos