| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 233 pages) |
| Contents |
What Is SPSS? -- Interacting With SPSS -- Types of Files in SPSS -- Customizing the SPSS Environment -- An Introduction to Computer Programming -- Programming Errors -- Documenting Syntax, Data and Output Files -- Reading Raw Data in SPSS -- Reading SPSS System and Portable Files -- Reading Data Files Created by Other Programs -- Reading Complex Data Files -- Saving Data Files -- Inspecting a Data File -- Combining Data Files -- Data File Management -- Restructuring Files -- Missing Data in SPSS -- Using Random Processes in SPSS -- Variables and Variable Formats -- Variable and Value Labels -- Recoding and Creating Variables -- Numeric Operations and Functions -- String Functions -- Date and Time Variables -- Automating Tasks Within Your Program -- A Brief Introduction to the SPSS Macro Language -- Resources for Learning More About SPSS Syntax |
| Summary |
Sarah Boslaugh introduces the major tasks of data management & presents solutions using SPSS syntax. All basic features of SPSS syntax are illustrated, as are advanced topics such as using vectors & loops, reading complex data files, & using the SPSS macro language |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 227) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
SPSS for Windows. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92112430
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| Subject |
Social sciences -- Statistical methods -- Computer programs.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0761931856 (paperback) |
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1412983266 (ebook) |
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1441654143 (electronic bk.) |
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9780761931850 (paperback) |
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9781412983266 (ebook) |
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9781441654144 (electronic bk.) |
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