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SPSS syntax is the command language used by SPSS tcarry out all of its commands and functions Jacqueline Colliers book is primarily aimed at people whhave never used the syntax option in SPSS, or have just started tuse it This is an introductory text designed tshow readers how ttry using syntax themselves and tthen support them through its use It is ideal for those whare experienced in using SPSS through the usual button menu-driven graphical interface (GIF), but whare novices regarding syntaxThis book supports the use of SPSS syntax in addition tthe usual button and menu-driven graphical interface (GIF) using the twmethods together, in a complementary way The book is written in such a way as tenable you tpick and choose how much you rely on one method over the other, encouraging you tuse them side-by-side, with a gradual increase in use of syntax as the knowledge, skills and confidence develop The text outlines: how tbecome familiar with the syntax commands through the use of the loghow tcreate and manage the SPSS journal and syntax fileshow tuse them throughout the data entry, management and analysis process Collier covers all aspects of data management from data entry through tdata analysis and even includes managing the errors and the error messages created by SPSS Syntax commands are presented with explanations of what each of the lines contributes and the value of syntax is clearly demonstrated through examples and explanation of their use This book is of great benefit for all those carrying out quantitative research in the health and social sciences, whcan benefit from SPSS syntaxs capacity tsave time, reduce errors, allow a data audit trail and, perhaps best of all, which will not actually require any initial knowledge of programming
