SPSS Survival Manual : A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS

Pt. II, Preparing a data file : -- Creating a data file and entering data -- Screening and cleaning the data.;Pt. IV, Statistical techniques to explore relationships among variables : -- Correlation -- Partial correlation -- Multiple regression -- Logistic regression -- Factor analysis.;Pt. V, Statistical techniques to compare groups : -- Non-parametric statistics -- T-tests -- One-way analysis of variance -- Two-way between-groups ANOVA -- Mixed between-within subjects analysis of variance -- Multivariate analysis of variance -- Analysis of covariance.;This is a completely updated edition of the internationally successful, user-friendly guide that takes students and researchers through the often daunting process of analysing research data with the widely used SPSS software package. Fully revised and updated for IBM SPSS Statistics Version 21, this text guides you through the entire research process & helps you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, it discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. It outlines each technique clearly, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting data output and an example of how to present the results in a report. -- Résumé de l'éditeur.;Pt. III, Preliminary analyses : -- Descriptive statistics -- Using graphs to describe and explore the data -- Checking the reliability of a scale -- Choosing the right statistic.;Pt. I, Getting started : -- Designing a study -- Preparing a codebook -- Getting to know IBM SPSS. The Spss Survival Manual Throws A Lifeline To Students And Researchers Grappling With This Powerful Data Analysis Software. In Her Bestselling Guide, Julie Pallant Guides You Through The Entire Research Process, Helping You Choose The Right Data Analysis Technique For Your Project. From The Formulation Of Research Questions, To The Design Of The Study And Analysis Of Data, To Reporting The Results, Julie Discusses Basic And Advanced Statistical Techniques. She Outlines Each Technique Clearly, With Step- By-step Procedures For Performing The Analysis, A Detailed Guide To Interpreting Data Output And An Example Of How To Present The Results In A Report. For Both Beginners And Experienced Users In Psychology, Sociology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Education, Business And Related Disciplines, The Spss Survival Manual Is An Essential Text. Illustrated With Screen Grabs, Examples Of Output And Tips, It Is Supported By A Website With Sample Data And Guidelines On Report Writing. This Sixth Edition Is Fully Revised And Updated To Accommodate Changes To Ibm Spss Procedures, Screens And Output. It Covers New Spss Tools For Generating Graphs And Non-parametric Statistics, Importing Data, And Calculating Dates. 'an Excellent Introduction To Using Spss For Data Analysis. It Provides A Self-contained Resource Itself, With More Than Simply (detailed And Clear) Step-by-step Descriptions Of Statistical Procedures In Spss. There Is Also A Wealth Of Tips And Advice, And For Each Statistical Technique A Brief, But Consistently Reliable, Explanation Is Provided.' - Associate Professor George Dunbar, University Of Warwick 'this Book Is Recommended As Essential To All Students Completing Research Projects - Minor And Major.' - Dr John Roodenburg, Monash University The SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software.In her bestselling guide, Julie Pallant guides you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, Julie discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting data output and an example of how to present the results in a report.For both beginners and experienced users in psychology, sociology, health sciences, medicine, education, business and related disciplines, the SPSS Survival Manual is an essential text. Illustrated with screen grabs, examples of output and tips, it is supported by a website with sample data and guidelines on report writing.This sixth edition is fully revised and updated to accommodate changes to IBM SPSS procedures, screens and output. It covers new SPSS tools for generating graphs and non- parametric statistics, importing data, and calculating dates.'An excellent introduction to using SPSS for data analysis. It provides a self-contained resource itself, with more than simply (detailed and clear) step-by-step descriptions of statistical procedures in SPSS. There is also a wealth of tips and advice, and for each statistical technique a brief, but consistently reliable, explanation is provided.'- Associate Professor George Dunbar, University of Warwick'This book is recommended as ESSENTIAL to all students completing research projects - minor and major.'- Dr John Roodenburg, Monash University Pt. I, Getting started : -- Designing a study -- Preparing a codebook -- Getting to know IBM SPSS. Pt. II, Preparing a data file : -- Creating a data file and entering data -- Screening and cleaning the data. Pt. III, Preliminary analyses : -- Descriptive statistics -- Using graphs to describe and explore the data -- Checking the reliability of a scale -- Choosing the right statistic. Pt. IV, Statistical techniques to explore relationships among variables : -- Correlation -- Partial correlation -- Multiple regression -- Logistic regression -- Factor analysis. Pt. V, Statistical techniques to compare groups : -- Non-parametric statistics -- T-tests -- One-way analysis of variance -- Two-way between-groups ANOVA -- Mixed between-within subjects analysis of variance -- Multivariate analysis of variance -- Analysis of covariance. This is a completely updated edition of the internationally successful, user-friendly guide that takes students and researchers through the often daunting process of analysing research data with the widely used SPSS software package. Fully revised and updated for IBM SPSS Statistics Version 21, this text guides you through the entire research process & helps you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, it discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. It outlines each technique clearly, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting data output and an example of how to present the results in a report. -- Publisher description 'The PASW and SPSS Survival Manual' throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this data analysis software. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, the author discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques The internationally successful, user-friendly guide that takes students and researchers through the often daunting process of analysing research data with the widely used SPSS software package. Fully revised and updated for IBM SPSS Statistics version 23