ABSTRACT

Data Presentation with SPSS Explained provides students with all the information they need to conduct small scale analysis of research projects using SPSS and present their results appropriately in their reports. Quantitative data can be collected in the form of a questionnaire, survey or experimental study. This book focuses on presenting this data clearly, in the form of tables and graphs, along with creating basic summary statistics. Data Presentation with SPSS Explained uses an example survey that is clearly explained step-by-step throughout the book. This allows readers to follow the procedures, and easily apply each step in the process to their own research and findings.

No prior knowledge of statistics or SPSS is assumed, and everything in the book is carefully explained in a helpful and user-friendly way using worked examples. This book is the perfect companion for students from a range of disciplines including psychology, business, communication, education, health, humanities, marketing and nursing – many of whom are unaware that this extremely helpful program is available at their institution for their use.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|28 pages

Undertaking a research project

chapter 3|32 pages

What are you measuring in your research?

chapter 4|38 pages

Entering data into SPSS

chapter 5|44 pages

A first look at the results

chapter 6|48 pages

Creating tables

chapter 7|44 pages

Creating graphs

chapter 8|64 pages

Editing tables and graphs for presentation