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Data Handling in SPSS

The document provides an overview of key data handling techniques in SPSS, including dataset creation, data importation, and defining variable attributes. It covers the steps to create datasets, supported file formats for data import, and the importance of variable attributes and measurement levels. Additionally, it outlines methods for creating new variables and includes a practical exercise for hands-on experience.

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Data Handling in SPSS

The document provides an overview of key data handling techniques in SPSS, including dataset creation, data importation, and defining variable attributes. It covers the steps to create datasets, supported file formats for data import, and the importance of variable attributes and measurement levels. Additionally, it outlines methods for creating new variables and includes a practical exercise for hands-on experience.

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Data Handling in SPSS

overview

Objective:
•To introduce key data handling techniques in SPSS, including dataset creation, importing
data, defining variable attributes, understanding measurement levels, and creating new
variables.

Topics Covered:

•Creating an SPSS Dataset


•Reading Data from Different Formats
•Defining Variable Attributes
•Levels of Measurement
•Creating New Variables
Creating an SPSS Dataset
• Creating an SPSS Dataset
• Steps to Create a Dataset:
• Open SPSS software.
• Select File > New > Data.
• Enter data directly in the Data View tab.
• Key Tabs in SPSS:
• Data View: For entering raw data.
• Variable View: For defining variable names, types, and other attributes.
Reading the dataset from different
formats
• Supported File Formats:
• Excel (.xls, .xlsx)
• CSV (.csv)
• Text Files (.txt, .dat)
• Database files (such as Access)
• Other statistical software formats (e.g., SAS, Stata)
• How to Import Data:
• File > Open > Data
• Select the file format and navigate to the data file location.
• Follow the import wizard to configure data if necessary.
Defining Variable Attributes
Important Attributes in SPSS:
• Variable Name: Unique identifier for each variable.
• Type: Numeric, String, Date, etc.
• Width: Defines character length for string variables.
• Decimals: Number of decimal places for numeric variables.
• Label: Descriptive label for the variable.
• Values: Coded responses (e.g., 1 = Male, 2 = Female).
• Missing Values: Specify codes for missing data.
Different Levels of Measurement

• Understanding Levels of Measure:


• Nominal: Categories without order (e.g., Gender, Marital Status).
• Ordinal: Categories with a meaningful order but unequal intervals (e.g.,
Satisfaction Rating).
• Scale (Interval/Ratio): Continuous data with equal intervals (e.g., Age,
Income).
• Assigning Levels in SPSS:
• Define in the Measure column in Variable View.
Creating New Variables
Ways to Create New Variables in SPSS:
•Compute Variable: Create variables based on calculations (e.g., summing scores).
•Recode into Same/Different Variable: Useful for grouping data or recoding responses.
•Steps for Compute Variable:
•Select Transform > Compute Variable.
•Enter the new variable name and specify the formula or calculation.
•Steps for Recode Variable:
•Select Transform > Recode into Different Variables.
•Specify the variable, recode values, and define new values.
Practical Exercise
• Practice Task:
• Create a dataset in SPSS with sample data.
• Import an external file (e.g., CSV) into SPSS.
• Define variable attributes and assign measurement levels.
• Create a new variable using the Compute function.

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