In this course you will learn to use SPSSWIN to analyze survey data. This Reader highlights the key steps in using SPSSWIN. It is in no way intended as a substitute for the extremely detailed manuals provided by SPSS. The following steps are typical for starting SPSSWIN. Slight differences may exist depending on the computing platform.
From the Desktop there are two ways to launch SPSSWIN: (a) from the toolbar (if one appears on the screen) click on the SPSSWIN button, or (b) click on the START Button (lower left of screen). Slide up to PROGRAMS. Then select SPSS 10.0 for Windows.
When SPSSWIN is launched, the Data Editor "Data View" will appear. This is a "spreadsheet" which initially contains empty rows and cells. The Data Editor is used to enter data into a new file or work with an existing data file. If it has not been disabled, a dialog box will appear that asks the user: "What would you like to do?" Various choices are provided. Cancel out of this dialog box.
