ools to address the challenges of the entire analytic life cycle The IBM SPSS Statistics Professional Edition goes beyond the core statistical capabilities offered in the Standard Edition to address issues of data quality, data complexity, automation and forecasting. It is designed for users who perform many types of in-depth and non-standard analyses and who need to save time by automating data preparation tasks. The IBM SPSS Statistics Professional edition includes the following key capabilities: Linear models offer a variety of regression and advanced statistical procedures designed to fit the inherent characteristics of data describing complex relationships. Nonlinear models provide the ability to apply more sophisticated models to data. Simulation capabilities help analysts automatically model many possible outcomes when inputs are uncertain, improving risk analysis and decision making. Customized tables enable users to easily understand their data and quickly summarize results in different styles for different audiences. Data preparation streamlines the data preparation stage of the analytical process. Data validity and missing values increase the chance of receiving statistically significant results. Decision trees make it easier to identify groups, discover relationships between groups and predict future events. Forecasting features enable you to analyze historical data and predict trends faster.