How to Use IBM SPSS Modeler

You can use IBM® SPSS® Modeler for ad-hoc analysis on your data to discover previous hidden patterns or trends. However, to get real value from this powerful piece of software, you need a more careful, methodical approach.

A simple, structured approach might go something like this:

  • Understand your business and what you are trying to achieve with data mining
  • Examine and understand your data
  • Prepare the data for analysis and modeling
  • Build predictive models
  • Evaluate the models to verify that they are correct
  • Deploy the models into your organization

This sequence is actually the basis for a more in-depth structured approach to data mining known as CRISP-DM, which stands for Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining. IBM SPSS Modeler is specifically designed to work hand-in-hand with this approach.

For more information, on the main menu click:

Help > CRISP-DM Help