SPSS Datasets

This tutorial explains what SPSS datasets are. For a practical tutorial on working with datasets, see SPSS Datasets Tutorial 1 – Basics. Right, now an SPSS dataset is SPSS data that only exists in your computer’s working memory (RAM). Changes you make to it are discarded unless it’s saved as a data file. SPSS Data File and Dataset […]

SPSS – Combining Data with Syntax and Output

SPSS Syntax, Data and Output The previous tutorials explored SPSS’ three main windows. These are SPSS Data Editor window ; SPSS Syntax Editor window ; SPSS output viewer window . Now that we have a basic understanding of what they’re for, let’s take a look at the big picture: the figure below proposes a typical flowchart for proceeding through a research […]

SPSS Datasets Tutorial 1 – Basics

Introduction SPSS dataset logic is not always logical. However, for working proficiently with datasets, just a handful of basics is sufficient. These are explained in this tutorial. This tutorial focuses on working with SPSS datasets. For a definition and some background on datasets, see SPSS Datasets. Working with SPSS Datasets It is recommended you follow along with the […]

SPSS FILTER – Quick & Simple Tutorial

SPSS FILTER temporarily excludes a selection of cases from all data analyses.For excluding cases from data editing, use DO IF or IF instead. SPSS Filtering Basics Example 1 – Exclude Cases with Many Missing Values Example 2 – Filter on 2 Variables Example 3 – Filter without Filter Variable Tip – Commands with Built-In Filters Warning – Data Editing with […]