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Getting started with SPSS

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Handling statistical data is an essential part of psychological research. However, many people find the idea of using statistics, and especially statistical software packages, extremely daunting. This free course, Getting started with SPSS, takes a step-by-step approach to statistics software through seven interactive activities. No statistics software is needed.

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After studying this course, you should be able to:

understand how to start SPSS
define a variety of statistical variables
enter basic data into SPSS
carry out a statistical analysis that can test hypotheses.

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First Published: 10/08/2012

Updated: 08/07/2019

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Maunjera Khatun 10 April 2026 4:09PM

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Overall, this course is highly recommended for beginners and intermediate learners who want to build a strong foundation in statistical analysis using SPSS. It is especially useful for students, researchers, and aspiring data analysts looking to develop practical, job-ready skills.

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