How to Use SPSS®: A Step-By-Step Guide to Analysis and Interpretation

How to Use SPSS®: A Step-By-Step Guide to Analysis and Interpretation

<P>• Designed for use by novice computer users, this text begins with the basics, such as starting SPSS, defining variables, and entering and saving data.</P> <P>• All major statistical techniques covered in beginning statistics classes are included:</P> <P>· descriptive statistics</P> <P>· graphing data</P> <P>· prediction and association</P> <P>· parametric inferential statistics</P> <P>· nonparametric inferential statistics</P> <P>· statistics for test construction</P> <P>• Each section starts with a brief description of the statistic that is covered and important underlying assumptions, which help students select appropriate statistics.</P> <P>• Each section describes how to interpret results and express them in a research report after the data are analyzed. For example, students are shown how to phrase the results of a significant and an insignificant t test.</P> <P>• More than 200 screenshots (including sample output) throughout the book show students exactly what to expect as they follow along using SPSS.</P> <P>• A glossary of statistical terms is included, which makes a handy reference for students who need to review the meanings of basic statistical terms.</P> <P>• Practice exercises throughout the book give students stimulus material to use as they practice to achieve mastery of the program.</P> <P>• Thoroughly field-tested; your students are certain to appreciate this book.</P>