| Experienced data analysts know that a successful analysis or meaningful report often requires more work in acquiring, merging, and transforming data than in specifying the analysis or report itself. SPSS contains powerful tools for accomplishing and automating these tasks. While much of this capability is available through the graphical user interface, many of the most powerful features are available only through command syntax, the macro facility that extends the power of command syntax, and the scripting facility. Until now, no book or other documentation has focused on those features, and many potential users have been unaware of the power available to them or have not exploited it for lack of examples. This book fills that void.
The contents of this book and the accompanying CD are discussed in Chapter 1. In particular, see the section “Using This Book” if you plan to run the examples on the CD. The CD also contains additional command files, macros, and scripts that are mentioned but not discussed in the book and that can be useful for solving specific problems.
This edition has been updated to included numerous enhanced data management features introduced in SPSS 13.0. Many examples will work with earlier versions, but some examples rely on features not available prior to SPSS 13.0. |
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