Contents at a glance:

	Part 1	Getting started with SPSS/PASW: Setting up a data file; using the online tutorial and Help system; evaluating strategies for acquiring data
	Part 2	Describing Data: Histograms, bar charts, stem and leaf plots, boxplots; scatterplots; tables and summary statistics
	Part 3	Testing Hypotheses: One sample t-test; paired and two sample t-tests; oneway and twoway analysis of variance; chi-square tests; nonparametric tests
	Part 4	Examining Relationships: Measures of association; linear regression and correlation; multiple regression; examining residuals and other diagnostics
	Appendices Include detailed instructions for producing charts with SPSS/PASW, and a thorough overview of the facilities for transforming and selecting data prior to analysis.

Features:

• Readers' questions are anticipated and clearly addressed, in special sections scattered throughout the book.
• To help you focus on the contents, each chapter begins with a set of questions which are discussed in the chapter
• Data sets from many disciplines are analyzed
• Detailed instructions are given for obtaining all of the output in the book
• Statistical concept and data analysis exercises are included with each chapter
• SPSS/PASW Inc. staff review the book for accuracy

Examples include:

• Who uses the Internet, and how much?
• How do marathon completion times differ for men and women of various ages?
• Are Internet users more or less likely to use the library?
• Is there a relationship between education and the perception of the importance of manners?
• Does Internet use affect the time spent with family and friends?

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