SPSS 02

Getting to Know SPSS

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Getting to Know SPSS

1) Creating a New File

2) Opening a File
3) Data Setup
4) Reverse Coding
5) Selecting Cases
6) Splitting a File
7) Weighting & Unweighting Cases

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2.1 Creating a New File in SPSS

If SPSS is already
When starting SPSS open: File >> New >>
Data

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2.2 Opening a File in SPSS

If SPSS is already
When starting SPSS open: File >> Open
>> . . .

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2.3 Data Setup in SPSS

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2.3.1 Missing Values

Default Missing Value

Discrete Missing
Values

Decimals

Unaware of Refused to
the answer answer
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2.4 Reverse Coding in SPSS

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2.5 Selecting Cases in SPSS

Creating Filter Variable

Do not select
Case #6 AND
Case #12

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2.5 Selecting Cases in SPSS

Using Filter Variable

Deactivating Filter

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2.6 Splitting a File in SPSS

Splitting a File

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2.6 Splitting a File in SPSS

Unsplitting the File

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2.7 Weighting Cases in SPSS

Data you have
Data SPSS loves

Data entered in SPSS

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2.7 Weighting Cases in SPSS

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2.7 Weighting Cases in SPSS

Unweighting Cases

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