SPSS Statistics Workbook For Dummies gives you the practice you need to navigate the leading statistical software suite.

Data management and analysis, advanced analytics, business intelligence―SPSS is a powerhouse of a research platform, and this book helps you master the fundamentals and analyze data more effectively. You’ll work through practice problems that help you understand the calculations you need to perform, complete predictive analyses, and produce informative graphs. This workbook gives you hands-on exercises to hone your statistical analysis skills with SPSS Statistics 28. Plus, explanations and insider tips help you navigate the software with ease. Practical and easy-to-understand, in classic Dummies style.

• Practice organizing, analyzing, and graphing data
• Learn to write, edit, and format SPSS syntax
• Explore the upgrades and features new to SPSS 28
• Try your hand at advanced data analysis procedures

For academics using SPSS for research, business analysts and market researchers looking to extract valuable insights from data, and anyone with a hankering for more stats practice.

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