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Presents a guide to the research process, covering such topics as descriptive statistics, correlation, t-tests, factor analysis, and multiple regression.
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A lifeline to students and researchers grappling with SPSS data analysis software This fully revised and updated edition of the SPSS Survival Manual guides readers through the entire research process, helping them choose the right data analysis technique for any project. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, the author discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. Each technique is clearly outlined, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting SPSS output, and an example of how to present the results in a report. Statistical techniques covered include: Descriptive statistics Correlation Multiple regression Logistic regression Factor analysis T-tests Analysis of variance Multivariate analysis of variance Analysis of covariance Non-parametric tests Illustrated with screen grabs, examples of output, and tips, the SPSS Survival Manual can be used by researchers at any level across all disciplines. It is supported by a website with sample data and guidelines on report writing and is fully updated for SPSS Version 12.
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