SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using SPSS for Windows (Version 15)

"This book really is a life saver ... If the mere thought of statistics gives you a headache, then this is the book for you." - Statistics student, UK

"I just wanted to say how much I value Julie Pallant's SPSS Survival Manual. It’s quite the best text in SPSS I’ve encountered and I recommend it to anyone who’s listening!" - Professor Carolyn Hicks, Birmingham University, UK

"... one of the most useful functional pieces of instruction I have seen. So, gold star and thanks." - Instructional designer, USA

"There are several SPSS manuals published and this one really does 'do what it says on the tin' ... Whether you are a beginner doing your BSc or struggling with your PhD research (or beyond!), I wholeheartedly recommend this book." - British Journal of Occupational Therapy, UK

Praise for the new edition:

"An excellent introduction to using SPSS for data analysis ... It provides a self-contained resource itself, with more than simply (detailed and clear) step-by-step descriptions of statistical procedures in SPSS. There is also a wealth of tips and advice, and for each statistical technique a brief, but consistently reliable, explanation is provided." - Associate Professor George Dunbar, Department of Psychology, University of Warwick, UK

In this fully revised edition of her bestselling text, Julie Pallant guides you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, Julie discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting SPSS output and an example of how to present the results in a report.

For both beginners and experienced SPSS users in psychology, sociology, health sciences, medicine, education, business and related disciplines, the SPSS Survival Manual is an essential guide. Illustrated with screen grabs, examples of output and tips, it is supported by a website with sample data and guidelines on report writing.

In this third edition all chapters have been updated to accommodate changes to SPSS procedures, screens and output in version 15. A new flowchart is included for SPSS procedures, and factor analysis procedures have been streamlined. It also includes more examples and material on syntax. Additional data files are available on the book's supporting website.

This book is fantastic. Better than an Idiot's Guide, this book runs you through the statistical side of a research project. It has a no nonsense approach to the statistical tests that you will perform, and makes suggestions as to which tests are appropriate. Additionally, it runs you through various tests to check for normality of data and how to handle outliers.

SPSS should be ashamed that they have no comparable text to this one written by Pallant. I know - I have purchased many SPSS texts in hopes to actually acquire one that deals with the basics. All fail, and Pallant's text rises high above the others in delivering as it promises. It truly is "a step by step guide to data analysis using SPSS."

This text should be required for any graduate student before they take on their thesis or doctoral research. It goes far in demystifying the process.


This is a very helpful SPSS book   March 11, 2006
C Wilson (denver, co)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

I bought this book based on a recommendation from my advisor. It is a great way for SPSS users to find out how to go about conducting the analysis that they need to do. The help function in SPSS is not terribly helpful, and the manual that can be purchased for a lot of extra money is so large and combersome that it is also not much help. This book makes SPSS much easier to use.




A real survival Manual   August 29, 2005
Cara (Melb, Australia)
25 out of 28 found this review helpful

This book is a must for anyone who is having difficulty with SPSS and statistics.
I have just used it from cover to cover and I have to say I even enjoyed doing the statistics for my Masters thesis.
Thank you so much to Julie for producing this book it is gold.
Cara


The Best!   January 10, 2006
A. Preston (Hawaii)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

This book is the absolute bible for SPSS users and the book's cover picture says it all- a true life saver. Without this book I would not be graduating with a doctoral degree.