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About IBM SPSS Modeler
IBM® SPSS® Mod eler is a set of data mining tools that enable you to quickly develop predictive
models using business expertise and deploy them into business operations to improve decision
making. Desi
gned around the industry-standard CRISP-DM model, SPSS Modeler supports the
entire data mining process, from data to better business results.
SPSS Modeler offers a variety of modeling methods taken from machine learning, artificial
intelligence, and s tatistics. The methods available on the Modeling palette allow you to derive
new information from your data and to develop predictive models. Each method has certain
strengths and is best suited for particular types of pr oblems.
SPSS Modeler can be purchased as a standa lone product, or used as a client in
combination with SPSS Modeler Server. A numb er of additional options are also
availabl e, as summarized in the follo wing sections. For more information, see
http://www.ibm.com/software/analytics/spss/products/modeler/.
IBM SPSS Modeler Products
The I BM® SPSS® Modeler family of products and associated software comprises the following.
IBM SPSS Modeler
IBM SPSS Modeler S erver
IBM SPSS Modeler Administration Console
IBM SPSS Modeler Batch
IBM SPSS Modeler Solution Publisher
IBM SPSS Modeler Se r ver adapters for IBM SPSS Collaboration and Deployment Services
IBM SPSS Modeler
SPSS Modeler is a functionally complete version of the product that yo u install and run on your
personal computer. You can run SPSS Modeler in local mode as a standalone product, or use it
in distributed mode along with IBM® SPSS® Modeler Server for improved performance on
large data sets.
With SPSS Modeler, you can build accurate predictive models quickly and intuitively, without
programming. Using the unique visual interface, y ou can easily visualize the data mining process.
With the sup port of the advanced analytics embedded in the product, you can discover prev iously
hidden patterns and trends in your data. You can model outcomes and understand the factors th at
influence them, enabling you to take advantage of business opportunities and mitigate risks.
SPSS Modeler is available in two editions: SPSS Modeler Professional and SPSS Modeler
Premiu m. For more i nformation, see the topic IBM SPSS Modeler Editions on p. 3.
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