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A Review Essay of SPSS/PC+ : The Package for Most of Us : Publisher: SPSS Incorporated,444 N. Michigan Avenue,Chicago,IL 60611 (telephone: 312-329-2400) Materials: Six diskettes for SPSS/PC + and Advanced Statistics,three diskettes for Tables option,one tutorial diskette,one key diskette,one ring-bound manual (with command reference card). Note: Beta-test version of SPSS/PC + evaluated;the final release was scheduled for late September,1985. Price: $795.00 for SPSS/PC + Base System,$295.00 for Advanced Statistics,and $295.00 for Tables option;however,SPSS/PC + is required to invoke Advanced Statistics or Tables option. Machine Specificity: ism and 1KS-DOS compatibles meeting system requirements System Requirements: DOS 2.0 or higher;minimum of 384K RAM (more recommended),six megabytes of hard disk space (for entire system;modules can be loaded or removed repeatedly,see review);8087 math coprocessor optional (but desirable) Effectiveness: Excellent User-Friendliness: Very good Documentation: Very good