Data Analysis Using SPSS for Windows Versions 8 - 10: A Beginner′s Guide - Softcover

Foster, Jeremy J

 
9780761969273: Data Analysis Using SPSS for Windows Versions 8 - 10: A Beginner′s Guide
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0761969276 ISBN 13: 9780761969273
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

The new edition of this best-selling introductory book covers the latest SPSS versions 8.0-10.0. This book is designed to teach beginners how to use SPSS for Windows, the most widely used computer package for analysing quantitative data. Written in a clear, readable and non-technical style the author explains the basics of SPSS including the input of data, data manipulation, descriptive analyses and inferential techniques, including: ? creating using and merging data files ? creating and printing graphs and charts ? parametric tests including t-tests, ANOVA, GLM ? correlation, regression and factor analysis ? non parametric tests and chi square ? reliability ? obtaining neat print outs and tables ? a CD-Rom containing example data files, syntax files, output files and Excel spreadsheets Also included are detailed worked examples - with SPSS output and screen shots, along with diagrams and a useful decision chart to select the appropriate statistical test. The differences between versions 8.0-10.0 are also listed to help those upgrading to the latest version.

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About the Author

Dr Jeremy Foster is Principal Lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Speech Therapy at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0761969276
ISBN 13 
9780761969273
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
272

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