Topic 2: A – Basic Data Settings

Video (6:00)

The following video illustrates checking and correcting the basics settings of an SPSS dataset using the Variable View. The following files are associated with this video.

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• DATASET USED:
  • SPSS Format  – SAV  (originally imported via EXCEL)
  • Should be the same as PULSE_XLSX.SAV

• SPSS DATASET CREATED:
  • PULSE_STEP1.SAV

• Menus and Steps Used:
  • Double-click on the SPSS dataset to open SPSS with that data loaded
  • Go to the variable view (if needed)
  • We discuss the columns: Decimals, Columns, Measure (Nominal, Ordinal, or Scale), Name, Type, Width, Align, Role
  • Note: Label and Values will be discussed in other videos
  • Save changes to your SPSS dataset using File – Save or by closing SPSS and following the prompts. We save the result as STEP1

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