LibGuides: Finding Data & Statistics: SPSS

Why SPSS?

Why SPSS?

SPSS is a statistical analysis software and a good choice for users who are managing data and running statistical analyses only occasionally. Statistical options are more narrow than other platforms, but SPSS is easier to learn for beginners, with pull-down menu options.

Where to Find SPSS?

SPSS is installed on all computers in the Data & GIS Lab.

Featured Books:

SPSS for Starters and 2nd Levelers by Ton J. Cleophas; Aeilko H. Zwinderman
Call Number: Springer e-book
ISBN: 9783319206004
Publication Date: 2015
A user's guide to SPSS
Spss Explained by Perry R. Hinton; Isabella Mcmurray; Charlotte Brownlow
Call Number: Pro Quest e-book
ISBN: 9781317753117
Publication Date: 2014
SPSS Explained provides the student with all that they need to undertake statistical analysis using SPSS. It combines a step-by-step approach to each procedure with easy to follow screenshots at each stage of the process.

Online Tutorials

SPSS Official Manuals
The official manuals for SPSS versions are free to the public online from SPSS website.
Kent State SPSS tutorials
Includes sections on: getting started with SPSS, working with data, exploring data (descriptive statistics), and analyzing data (statistical tests)
Getting Started with SPSS for Windows
Tutorial by Indiana University that cover the SPSS interface, data preparation, and SPSS output. The tutorial also covers descriptive statistics and OLS.
SPSS Resources from UCLA
Includes detailed data analysis examples as well as annotated output examples
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.

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