Yesterday, we were introduced to research statistic software called SPSS. SPSS is a computer application that provides statistical analysis of data. It allows for in-depth data access and preparation, analytical reporting, graphics and modeling.
My first impression is that it functions like MS Excel. However, we found out that it can process various calculations that are necessary for analysis and report writing. I was quite amazed as to how easy it was to compute out the Scale Mean, Item Mean, Standard Deviation and also the paired sample T-teats. Just key in the required data (which is the hardest part), click a few buttons and, voila, the application will process the calculations requested.
Before this, I have always wondered how researchers managed to churn out analysis from massive data. Now I am working on drawing out the table for the analysis… hmmmm…
SPSS Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPSS
Introduction to SPSS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTHvlEzS7qQ
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