Using IBM SPSS Statistics : An Interactive Hands-On Approach

Using IBM(r) SPSS(r) Statistics, 3rd Edition by James Aldrich gives readers a very accessible and comprehensive guide to walking through SPSS(r), providing them with step-by-step knowledge for effectively analysing their data. From entering data to working with existing databases, from working with the help menu through performing factor analysis, Using IBM SPSS Statistics covers every aspect of SPSS from introductory through intermediate statistics. The book is divided into parts for easier reading and navigating. The first part focuses on mastering SPSS basics, while the second part deals with univariate statistics and graphing, the fourth on inferential statistics, and the fifth on relational statistics.

New to the 3rd Edition, each statistical chapter has additional description of the goals and parameters of each statistical test and the basic formula behind the test. A brand new chapter on inferential statistics helps readers transition from univariate to inferential tests. The new edition also includes a website with downloadable datasets for practice focusing more on statistical learning. Each chapter now includes additional exercises with answers available to instructors through the companion website, in addition to practice exercises with answers in the back of the book. The new edition uses SPSS version 25, the latest available. Through one of the most comprehensive SPSS guides available, students will quickly master SPSS.