Module 1: Lesson 1: Advanced Import/Export Techniques

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Import data stored in a text or comma-delimited file into SPSS.
• Export a data file from SPSS to Excel, as a Word file, and as a PDF file.
• Convert SPSS output tables to APA format.

Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 30 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Quiz 1.1

Module 1: Lesson 2: Merging and Appending Datasets

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Merge two or more datasets to form one merged set.

Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 15 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Quiz 1.2

Module 1: Lesson 3: Introduction to SPSS Syntax

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Use SPSS Syntax to Open, Save and Reopen a file.
• Work with syntax color codes, edit syntax commands, and use breakpoints.
• Work with syntax to recode for missing values, and to collapse qualitative and quantitative categories.

Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 58 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Quiz 1.3

Module 1: Lesson 4: Using Chart Builder for Better Charts

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Use SPSS Chart Builder to create more complete data visualizations.

Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 13 minutes.

Required Learning Resources and Activities

Quiz 1.4