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SPSS Syntax Guide for Psych Students

This document provides an introduction to SPSS syntax by outlining its benefits such as saving time and allowing analyses to be shared. It recommends using the paste function when first learning syntax to copy code from point-and-click analyses into a syntax file for learning and saving work. The document instructs on opening a new syntax file and notes that syntax files are where analyses code can be typed and executed. Contact information is provided for questions.

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SPSS Syntax Guide for Psych Students

This document provides an introduction to SPSS syntax by outlining its benefits such as saving time and allowing analyses to be shared. It recommends using the paste function when first learning syntax to copy code from point-and-click analyses into a syntax file for learning and saving work. The document instructs on opening a new syntax file and notes that syntax files are where analyses code can be typed and executed. Contact information is provided for questions.

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SPSS Syntax Tutorial

For questions, contact:


Dr. Michael Bixter - bixterm@montclair.edu

Psych 739: Multivariate Statistics


First…why is it important to
understand how to use SPSS syntax?
1. It will save you a ton of time in the long run
(I promise!!!)
2. It allows you to keep a record of your
analyses
3. Easier to keep track of any mistakes
4. Allows you to share your analysis code with
your collaborators
5. Did I already say that it will save you time?!?
Opening a New Syntax File
Syntax File Overview

Syntax files are where you can type and execute code to run all of your
analyses
Learning SPSS Syntax

• You can always find SPSS syntax code tutorials in the SPSS
Manual or by just searching online for examples

My Recommendation

• When first learning SPSS syntax, take advantage of the Paste


option when running a command through the traditional point-
and-click method of using SPSS
 The paste function will “paste” the syntax code of the analysis you are
running to your opened syntax file.
 This allows you to save your syntax without having to write it from
scratch
 It also is a nice learning tool, because you get to become familiar with
the syntax

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