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Mathematics Development and Support: SPSS

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SPSS Statistics is a software platform that provides a comprehensive collection of statistical procedures for the analysis of quantitative data. The platform was developed specifically for use in the social sciences and is designed in a user-friendly manner providing point-and-click statistical procedures. The SPSS provides both descriptive and inferential model building functionality. That functionality allowing a student to quickly generate appropriate descriptive graphical summaries of their variables along with the usual numerical descriptive overviews. In addition, the platform allows students to undertake a wide variety of inferential tests, such as: independent samples testing, dependent samples testing, correlation analysis, and the development of linear regression models, for example.

This LibGuide is dedicated to providing additional resources and support to students studying Quantitative Methods as well as student undertaking quantitative dissertations. The LibGuide provides access to a large set of instructional videos, developed by the Mathematics Development and Support Service. In particular, those instructional videos guide students in a step-wise manner through how to generate appropriate results, whether graphical, numerical, or model building. In addition, to providing digital access to a dedicated Quantitative Methods statistical formulae and tables booklet. Students wishing to book appointments can also use the "Book an Appointment" facility that will allow you to enrol on weekly support classes, as well as organising dedicated small group supports.

Video Resources

The following thumbnails link to a set of YouTube video resources

 

Alternative Resources

Laerd Statistics: An extensive collection of tutorial resources focusing on all things SPSS related. The Laerd Statistics resources place a significant emphasis on generating results and the reporting of those results. We would highly recommend that you consider using these resources:

 

SPSS Download and Booklets

Download SPSS: here

Statistical Formulae Tables

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