The advent of big data has brought a huge impact on the research model of humanities and social sciences. More and more comprehensive data has made the investigation of empirical research gradually grow. The large-scale data can only be better played through the analysis of statistical analysis software. Its value. This article attempts to analyze the changes in the research direction and research methods of the investigative field in the past 10 years, and elaborates the feasibility and application status of the statistical analysis software SPSS in investigative empirical research, so as to provide useful information for future development of investigative research.