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

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.

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