An Intermediate Guide to SPSS Programming: Using Syntax for Data Management introduces the major tasks of data management and presents solutions using SPSS syntax. This book fills an important gap in the education of many students and researchers, whose coursework has left them unprepared for the data management issues that confront them when they begin to do independent research. It also serves as an introduction to SPSS programming. All the basic features of SPSS syntax are illustrated, as are many intermediate and advanced topics such as using vectors and loops, reading complex data files, and using the SPSS macro language.
This book is actually just what I was looking for. There are hundreds of introductory or comprehensive texts on SPSS, but this book fills a niche that others don't. I have a basic understanding of data analysis and data analysis software. I needed the next step. My only criticism is that it isn't longer and more complete. However, many of the questions I have relevant to the next level of SPSS facility I can take to the people I work with. I really recommend this book for people who need to go to the next level.
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