Category: SPSS
Paired sample t-test A paired sample t-test is used to compare two means where you have two samples in which observations in one sample can be paired with observations in the other sample. Instances, where this might occur, are: After and before observations on the same subjects (e.g. students’ symptomatic test results before and after … Continue reading “How to run & interpret repeated measures T-test in SPSS?”
Statistics, a scientific approach to investigating statistical data, is employed to determine associations among the phenomena to define, predict and control their occurrence. Factor analysis, known as dimension reduction technique helps to reduce the dimension creating new factors from the old ones by checking the correlations and eigenvalue. Factor analysis is a helpful technique for … Continue reading “Spoiler alert ahead: Great tips for conducting factor analysis using SPSS”
Statistical tests are mind bogglers! Collection, organisation, interpretation and analysis of data and results constitutes an integral part of statistics. Statistical tests, are basically the medium through which we can approximate solutions when the processes are highly complex or unknown in their true forms. Statistical tests are classified into parametric test, and non parametric test … Continue reading “Know the Difference: Parametric Test and Non-Parametric Test in Statistics”
If you understand SPSS variable formats and types, it will help you in getting things done accurately and quickly. Learn the format and type of SPSS variables and get in control of your data. Ascertaining SPSS Variable Formats SPSS differentiates write and print formats. SPSS variable format comprises of two parts. The format family is … Continue reading “Understanding SPSS Variables: Format, Type and More”
Most candidates of US who are in the process of completing a dissertation or master’s thesis presently or in future have a common question to ask that is whether it is necessary to learn SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) for the preparation of a successful dissertation project. At some point of time it is … Continue reading “The Need of SPSS for a Successful Dissertation”