The following software applications are available at the GC and are set up to be used with the operating systems indicated:
For the most up-to-date software availability, including applications that are available in specific locations only, see IT's list of software.
For answers to other questions about software or information technology (e.g., Blackboard, CUNYfirst, telecommunications, survey tools, etc.), please consult IT’s Frequently Asked Questions or contact IT Services at itservices@gc.cuny.edu. You can also chat with IT Services between 9am and 5pm, weekdays, by visiting their website.
The following professional-grade software packages allow you to manipulate and visualize quantitative data in very complex ways:
SAS and SPSS are available through Apporto (which replaces CUNY Virtual Desktop; login with CUNY Login), and R is downloadable from the R Project.
How do I choose?
Choosing statistical software (online video, 36 minutes)
Brief comparison between SAS, STATA, and SPSS (PDF)
Choosing the correct statistical test in SAS, STATA, SPSS, and R Institute for Digital Education & Research, UCLA)
ATLAS.ti is qualitative data analysis software. All users, onsite and remote, need to register for an account with your GC email usersname when prompted by the pop-up window; this is necessary to access the GC subscription. After registering access Atlas.ti via your CUNY Login credentials.
Developed by researchers at UCLA, Dedoose is a qualitative research subscription software package aimed specifically at mixed methods research. Individual student rate is $10.95 per month.
NVivo is an advanced qualitative research software. At the GC, NVivo 12 is installed on two computers in room 6304.32 and two computers on the second floor of the library in area Center 1. Students may request off-site access to the software by creating a ticket with IT Services (subject to license availability).