Virginia Commonwealth University

Training

Title: SPSS Level 1 (PASW )
Date/Time: 3/9/2010  1:00pm [Cabell] - 4:30pm

Presenter: John Matro
Registration: 7 seats available (Max. Class Size = 17)
(Class is archived)

Prerequisites:

Basic/working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

The workbook for this class is "PASW 18.0 Brief Guide" (165 pages). It is recommended that your print your own copy of this workbook and bring it with you to class: PASW 18.0 Brief Guide.

If you do not bring this workbook to class, copies will be available for use during class, but these cannot be removed from the classroom.
Building: Cabell Library   320
Cost: $0  

Sponsor: Technology Services
Audience: VCU Students, Faculty and Staff Only

Category: Research/Searching, Statistics
Description: SPSS software is used for statistical analysis and reporting.

Note: SPSS was formerly called PASW.

Learning Objectives:
  • Navigate the PASW Windows interface (Ch 1)
  • Open and save PASW tables (Ch 1)
  • Run analyses using the Analyze Menu (Ch 1)
  • Read data in text format into PASW (Ch 2)
  • Read data in Excel format into PASW (Ch 2)
  • Add cases using the Data Editor (Ch 3)
  • Define variable attributes such as variable labels, value labels and missing data (Ch3)
  • Edit records using the Data Editor (Ch 3)
  • Compute new variables including date/time variables (Ch 9)
  • Use functions and conditional expressions (Ch 9)
  • Create categorical variable from a scale variable (Recode data values ) (Ch 9)
If this course fills, another section may be added. Please call 828-8088 or email ts-courses@vcu.edu to place an additional section request.
Contact: Technology Services
(804) 828-8088
ts-courses@vcu.edu