National Center for State Courts Using SPSS to Analyze Data on U.S. State Courts.CHICAGO -- SPSS A statistical package from SPSS, Inc., Chicago (www.spss.com) that runs on PCs, most mainframes and minis and is used extensively in marketing research. It provides over 50 statistical processes, including regression analysis, correlation and analysis of variance. Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :SPSS), a leading worldwide provider of predictive analytics Predictive analytics encompasses a variety of techniques from statistics and data mining that process current and historical data in order to make “predictions” about future events. software, today announced that the National Center for State Courts The National Center for State Courts, or NCSC, is a non-profit organization charged with improving judicial administration in the United States and around the world. It functions as a think-tank, library, non-profit consulting firm for the courts, advocate for judicial and (NCSC (National Computer Security Center) The arm of the U.S. National Security Agency that defines criteria for trusted computer products, which are embodied in the Orange Book and Red Book. ) has purchased additional SPSS technology to analyze data pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to U.S. state A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States, although four states use the official title "commonwealth". The separate state governments and the federal government share sovereignty, in that an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and courts. The results will then be disseminated to administrative offices of the courts, judicial councils, legislative authorities, and court personnel. For more than 30 years, court leaders have called on the NCSC for up-to-date information and hands-on assistance that helps it better serve the public. Through original research, consulting services, publications, and national educational programs, the NCSC offers solutions that enhance court operations with the latest technology, collects and interprets the latest data on court operations nationwide, and provides information on proven "best practices" for improving court operations. The NCSC has deployed additional SPSS predictive analytics software for its research and court consulting branches. Within these areas of the organization, SPSS is harnessed to examine data on court sentencing, judicial and staff workload, court performance, domestic violence research, and general court statistics at the state level. Matthew Kleiman, Ph.D., Research Associate at NCSC states, "Our organization relies heavily on SPSS to perform descriptive and multivariate types of analyses. These analyses have helped identify and address many of the challenges that face state courts." About the National Center for State Courts The National Center for State Courts, headquartered in Williamsburg, Va., is a non-profit court reform organization dedicated to improving the administration of justice by providing leadership and service to the state courts. The National Center, founded in 1971 by the Conference of Chief Justices and Chief Justice of the United States the presiding judge of the Supreme Court, and Highest judicial officer of the republic. See also: Chief justice Warren E. Burger Noun 1. Warren E. Burger - United States jurist appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court by Richard Nixon (1907-1995) Burger, Warren Burger, Warren Earl Burger , provides education, training, and technology, management, and research services to the nation's state courts. The National Center also is taking the lead on several key issues facing the justice system, such as judicial selection reform, increasing citizen participation in jury service, improving court outcomes for abused and neglected children, increasing the public's trust and confidence in the courts. About SPSS Inc. SPSS Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSS) is a leading worldwide provider of predictive analytics software and solutions. The company's predictive analytics technology connects data to effective strategic action by drawing reliable conclusions about current conditions and critical future events. More than 250,000 commercial, academic, and public sector customers rely on SPSS technology to help increase revenue, reduce costs, improve important processes and detect and prevent fraud. More than 95 percent of the Fortune 1000 companies are SPSS customers. Founded in 1968, SPSS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For additional information, please visit www.spss.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. 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