Question 1

String data consists of letters that make up words; numeric data consists of:&#10;A) Abbreviations&#10;B) Codes&#10;C) Scores&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Numeric data consists of numbers or scores, while abbreviations and codes are typically used to represent words or other information in a more concise format. Therefore, choice C is the correct option.

Question 2

To create a new data file in SPSS Statistics, you select:&#10;A) &#34;Open a New Data File&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Type in Data&#34;&#10;C) &#34;New Dataset&#34;&#10;D) &#34;New Data File&#34;

Accepted Answer

"New Dataset" is the correct option for creating a new data file in SPSS Statistics. This option allows users to start with a blank dataset where they can enter new data or import data from various sources.

Question 3

To enter a variable's name, you select:&#10;A) &#34;Variable View&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Dataset Tab&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Data View&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Variable Tab&#34;

Accepted Answer

In SPSS, you enter a variable's name in the "Variable View" tab, where you can define and edit variable properties.

Question 4

To enter a variable's label, you select:&#10;A) &#34;Variable Tab&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Variable View&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Data View&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Dataset Tab&#34;

Accepted Answer

The variable's label can be entered in the "Variable View" tab where all the variables present in the dataset are listed. This tab can be accessed by clicking on the "Variable View" option in the lower left corner of the SPSS screen.

Question 5

To enter a variable's data, you select:&#10;A) &#34;Data View&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Dataset Tab&#34;&#10;C) &#34;Variable Tab&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Variable View&#34;

Accepted Answer

The answer of To enter a variable's data, you select:&#10;A)...

Question 6

The location of the &#34;View&#34; tabs in the &#34;Data Editor&#34; is:&#10;A) Upper-right corner&#10;B) Lower-center&#10;C) Lower-left corner

Accepted Answer

The answer of The location of the &#34;View&#34; tabs in...

Question 7

What is a major source of error when using SPSS Statistics?&#10;A) Variables named incorrectly&#10;B) Data entered incorrectly&#10;C) Variables labeled incorrectly&#10;D) Data named incorrectly

Accepted Answer

Data entry errors are a common source of error in SPSS Statistics. It is important to carefully enter the data and double-check for mistakes to avoid errors in the analysis. While variables and data labels can contribute to errors, they typically do not have as much impact as data entry errors.

Question 8

The user-interface of IBM's SPSS Statistics 23 is similar across Windows and Mac operating systems.

Accepted Answer

The user-interface of IBM's SPSS Statistics 23 is designed to be similar across operating systems, so users will have a consistent experience regardless of whether they use Windows or Mac.

Question 9

You will never need to edit information in the &#34;Variable View&#34; except for the name and label.

Accepted Answer

The variable view allows you to edit various aspects of a variable such as its type, values, missing values, etc.

Question 10

There is no need to double-check your data entry because SPSS Statistics validates your data before you run any analyses.

Accepted Answer

SPSS Statistics does not automatically validate data for accuracy or correctness before analyses; it is the user's responsibility to ensure data quality and correctness through manual checks or data validation procedures.

Deck 2: Entering and Saving a Set of Scores Scale Variable