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SPSS Dictionary

It’s not informative that “a respondent has 0 on v1” unless you know what v1 and 0 refer to. Such information – what the data actually represent – is collectively know as the dictionary. This tutorial merely explains what the SPSS dictionary is. For learning how to modify it properly (that is, by syntax), see Changing Variable Properties 1 – Introduction. SPSS Dictionary – What is […]

Dictionary Tutorial

Properties of variables and values such as names, formats and labels are collectively referred to as the dictionary in SPSS. Most of the dictionary is seen under variable view but -trust me on this one- you don’t want to edit anything here manually or by copy-pasting.Instead, manage your dictionary by syntax -it’s way faster, easier and safer. The […]