Encyclopedia Series 1 Million SPSS Encyclopedia

Author: Zhang Hongbing et al.
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the principles and characteristics of statistics teaching, systematically covering the fundamental methods of statistics and their implementation using SPSS software. The entire book is based on the new version of SPSS for Windows 14.0. It presents a step-by-step approach to the use and development of SPSS statistical software, along with detailed analysis and interpretation of example results. The book is divided into three parts: SPSS Basics, SPSS Statistical Analysis Methods, and Advanced Program Development. The content and examples are suitable for students and researchers in economics, biology, healthcare, and other disciplines. It can be used by undergraduate and graduate students in relevant fields at universities, as well as professionals engaged in statistical analysis. Additionally, it serves as a reference textbook for SPSS statistical analysis training.
In today's information age, both individuals, governments, and businesses need to extract valuable insights from vast amounts of data to make informed assessments and decisions. Therefore, tasks such as data collection, processing, analysis, and delivering professional assessments and predictive reports have become increasingly important. SPSS is a comprehensive solution designed for data processing, evaluation, and prediction.
SPSS (Statistical Product and Services Solution) is the world's most widely used statistical analysis software. It has seen rapid development in recent years, with new versions released annually. Notably, the SPSS 15.0 for Windows version was launched in September 2006. This book, tailored to the characteristics of statistical teaching, introduces various modules and programming functions of the world-renowned statistical analysis software SPSS in a progressive manner. It also provides detailed explanations of data processing and statistical analysis output results. The book is based on the new version of SPSS 15.0 for Windows released by SPSS Company in September 2006.
The book is divided into 24 chapters, covering the basics of SPSS for Windows, data creation and management, SPSS statistical analysis functions, SPSS graphing capabilities, and SPSS programming functions. It includes topics such as SPSS windows and settings, data creation and editing, SPSS data management, data conversion, SPSS functions, basic statistical analysis, multiple response analysis, SPSS custom tables, mean comparison and testing, analysis of variance, non-parametric tests, correlation analysis, regression analysis, log-linear models, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, correspondence analysis, reliability analysis, statistical graph creation and editing, interactive graph creation and editing, SPSS command statement programming, reading data files using SPSS statements, and macros.
The book is comprehensive, well-explained, and easy to understand. It focuses on SPSS statistical functions, covering data management and advanced SPSS programming. It is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in relevant fields at universities, as well as readers in various fields engaged in statistical analysis and decision-making. It can also serve as a training and self-study textbook for SPSS.