SPSS Statistics for Dummies, 3rd Edition

The ultimate beginner’s guide to SPSS and statistical analysis SPSS Statistics For Dummies is the fun and friendly guide to mastering SPSS. This book contains everything you need to know to get up and running quickly with this industry-leading software, with clear, helpful guidance on working with both the software and your data. Every chapter of this new edition has been updated with screenshots and steps that align with SPSS 23.0. You’ll learn how to set up the software and organize your workflow, then delve deep into analysis to discover the power of SPSS capabilities. You’ll discover the mechanics behind the calculations, perform predictive analysis, produce informative graphs, and maximize your data, even if it’s been awhile since your last statistics class. SPSS is the leading statistical software for social sciences, marketing, health care, demography, government, education, data mining, and more. This powerful package gives you the tools you need to get more out of your data, and this book is your beginner-friendly guide to getting the most out of the software. Install and configure SPSS and learn the basics of how it works Master the process of getting data into SPSS and manipulating it to produce results See how to display data in dozens of different graphic formats to fit specific needs Make SPSS manufacture the numbers you want and take advantage of the many analysis options Discover ways to customize the SPSS interface and the look of your results, edit graphics and pivot tables, and program SPSS with Command Syntax Statistical analysis is crucial to so many industries, and accuracy and efficiency are crucial. SPSS offers you the capability to deliver, but you still must know how to take utmost advantage of the tools at your fingertips. SPSS Statistics For Dummies shows you how to handle data like a pro, with step-by-step instruction and expert advice.

Table of Contents

Part I Getting Started with SPSS
Chapter 1 Introducing SPSS
Chapter 2 Installing SPSS
Chapter 3 A Simple Statistical Analysis Example

Part II Getting Data in and out of SPSS
Chapter 4 Entering and Defining Data
Chapter 5 Opening Data Files
Chapter 6 Getting Data and Results out of SPSS
Chapter 7 More About Defining Your Data

Part III Messing with Data in SPSS
Chapter 8 The Transform and Data Menus
Chapter 9 Using Functions
Chapter 10 Manipulating Files

Part IV Graphing Data
Chapter 11 On the Menu: Graphing Choices in SPSS
Chapter 12 Building Graphs Using the Chart Builder

Part V Analyzing Data
Chapter 13 Using Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 14 Showing Relationships between Categorical Dependent and Independent Variables
Chapter 15 Showing Relationships between Continuous Dependent and Categorical Independent Variables
Chapter 16 Showing Relationships between Continuous Dependent and Independent Variables

Part VI Making SPSS Your Own: Settings, Templates, and Looks
Chapter 17 Changing Settings
Chapter 18 Editing Charts and Chart Templates
Chapter 19 Editing Tables

Part VII Programming SPSS with Command Syntax
Chapter 20 Getting Acquainted with Syntax
Chapter 21 Adding Syntax to Your Toolkit

Part VIII The Part of Tens
Chapter 22 Ten (Or So) Modules You Can Add to SPSS
Chapter 23 Ten (Or So) Useful SPSS Online Resources
Chapter 24 Ten Professional Development Projects for SPSS Users