{"product_id":"9781412922173","title":"Using SPSS Syntax: A Beginner's Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eSPSS syntax is the command language used by SPSS to carry out all of its commands and functions. In this book, Jacqueline Collier introduces the use of syntax to those who have not used it before, or who are taking their first steps in using syntax.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout requiring any knowledge of programming, the text outlines:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehow to become familiar with the syntax commands;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehow to use them throughout the data entry, management and analysis process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollier covers all aspects of data management from data entry through to data analysis, including managing the errors and the error messages created by SPSS. Syntax commands are clearly explained and the value of syntax is demonstrated through more than 100 examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also supports the use of SPSS syntax alongside the usual drop-down, menu-driven graphical interface (GIF), using the two methods together in a complementary way. The book enables the reader to pick and choose how much one method is relied upon over the other, encouraging them to be used side-by-side, with a gradual increase in the use of syntax as knowledge, skills and confidence develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost examples in the book are based upon the SPSS sample datasets which are provided with SPSS software. You can reproduced the syntax examples yourself to see how they work and what outcomes they produce. Alternatively the syntax used in the examples can be downloaded from the companion website at sagepub.co.uk\/colliersyntax to enable you to run them more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for all those carrying out quantitative research in the health and social sciences who can benefit from SPSS syntax's capacity to save time, reduce errors and allow a data audit trail.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025488494832,"sku":"9781412922173","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412922173_p0.jpg?v=1763724703","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412922173","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}