Statistics software

[Annefnds]

Hey everyone,
I'm currently working on a research project and I'm exploring different statistics software options. I’ve used SPSS in the past (mostly for uni), but I’m now looking for something a bit more flexible—maybe R or Python?
The thing is... I’m not super techy, so I’d love something with a balance between power and usability.

Does anyone have experience transitioning from SPSS to R? Is the learning curve insane or manageable if you follow a good tutorial? And what about the visualization part—any recommendations on packages or tools that make it easier (especially for presentations)?

Also curious if anyone has tried newer tools like Jamovi or JASP.
Would love to hear what works best for your workflow.

Thanks!

[Potamoi]

Although I have no first hand knowledge of those packages, Gemini says:

"In summary:
Choose SPSS if you prioritize a user-friendly interface and need a comprehensive package for basic to advanced statistical analysis.
Choose R if you need a highly flexible and powerful tool for advanced statistical computing and are comfortable with programming.
Choose Jamovi or JASP if you prefer a free, open-source alternative to SPSS, with a simplified interface on top of R, and are interested in teaching or basic statistical tasks. "

If you have a data set in SPSS you wish to translate to another software, I would use ChatGPT or Grok.

Grok taught me how to code in Android Studio well enough to make a bespoke delivery/sales app in the last few days. I often use ChatGPT or Grok to help me write VB code or Google Sheet scripts as well. Those tools may be all you need to transition your skills to another package.

And of course MS has Copilot built in Office 365 that may help pull the data/charts into PowerPoint presentations.

I know this is not the answer you are looking for but it may spark some lateral thoughts on software transitioning in general.