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Chapter
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Reading Data
Data can be entered directly into SPSS, or it can be imported from a number
of different sources. The processes for reading data stored in SPSS data files,
spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel, database applications, such as
Microsoft Access, and text files are all discussed in this chapter.
of different sources. The processes for reading data stored in SPSS data files,
spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel, database applications, such as
Microsoft Access, and text files are all discussed in this chapter.
Basic Structure of an SPSS Data File
Figure 3-1
Data Editor
Data Editor
SPSS data files are organized by cases (rows) and variables (columns). In this data
file, cases represent individual respondents to a survey. Variables represent each
question asked in the survey.
file, cases represent individual respondents to a survey. Variables represent each
question asked in the survey.
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