Subject/Research Guides: Resources for Data Analysis: SPSS

Why SPSS?

Why SPSS?

Excellent graphic user interface makes statistics analysis easier, including most complex models. At the same time, the package still supports syntax programs which offers flexibility and time-effectiveness.

Where to Find SPSS?

SPSS 23 – Statistics Premium is installed on every public PC in the library, Dover & Wilson Graduate Center.

SPSS 23 Official Manual.

http://www-03.ibm.com/software/products/en/spss-stats-premium

Other Data & Statistics Directories

Online Tutorials

Getting Started with SPSS

A tutorial by Kent State University. Its intro to SPSS environment, data creation, and Working with data are excellent for newbies to software.

SPSS Tutorial

The tutorial is prepared by Academic Technology Services in UCLA.

more.SPSS Syntax

Many users choose SPSS for its user-friendly interface, however, don't satisfy yourself with it. The Syntax will provide great productivity, and this website will offer effectiveness in learning SPSS Syntax.

Annotated Output: SPSS

"These pages contain example programs and output with footnotes explaining the meaning of the output. This is to help you more effectively read the output that you obtain and be able to give accurate interpretations."

Data Analysis Examples: SPSS

"The pages ... contain examples (often hypothetical) illustrating the application of different statistical analysis techniques using different statistical packages. Each page provides a handful of examples of when the analysis might be used along with sam

Comparing Group Means: T-tests and One-way ANOVA (PDF)

Written by Hun Myoung Park, Indiana University.

Choosing the Correct Statistical Test in SPSS (and SAS, Stata)

"The following table shows general guidelines for choosing a statistical analysis. We emphasize that these are general guidelines and should not be construed as hard and fast rules. Usually your data could be analyzed in multiple ways, each of which coul

Data Transfer Between Statistical Packages