Question 1

For most procedures, SPSS requires what kind of data?
A)Quantitative
B)Qualitative
C)Quantitative and Qualitative

Accepted Answer

SPSS typically requires quantitative data, such as numerical values or measurements, to perform statistical procedures and analyses. While some procedures may allow for the inclusion of qualitative data, it is generally not the preferred or most appropriate data type for SPSS.

Question 2

In the Variable View of the data window, which of the following are TRUE:
I.Each column is a property of the variable.
II.Each column is a variable.
III.Each row is a variable.
IV.Each row is a property of the variable.
A)I, III.
B)II, III
C)I, III
D)II, IV

Accepted Answer

Each column in the Variable View represents a property of the variable, such as its name, type, label, etc. Therefore, statement I is correct. Each row in the Variable View represents a variable, so statement III is also correct. However, each column is not a variable itself, so statement II is incorrect. Similarly, each row is not a property of the variable, so statement IV is also incorrect.

Question 3

When conducting a study, descriptive statistics are usually found in the analysis.Using the practice problem from the book, circle the variable(s) for which you could/should find a mean and standard deviation.

A)i.d.number
B)day
C)time
D)morning
E)grade

Accepted Answer

The variable "grade" is the only quantitative variable in the list, making it appropriate to calculate the mean and standard deviation. The other variables are either categorical or do not involve numerical values.

Question 4

When do you code values as numbers?
A)When you have more numbers than you can use in your analysis.
B)When you don't have enough numbers to run your analysis.
C)When you have qualitative information you want to track and use in your analysis.
D)When you don't have qualitative information you want to track and use in your analysis.

Accepted Answer

Values are coded as numbers when you have qualitative information you want to track and use in your analysis. This allows for quantitative analysis to be done on the qualitative data, making it easier to analyze and draw conclusions from.

Question 5

True/False: You can run an analysis only one time on a set of data.

Accepted Answer

You can run an analysis multiple times on the same set of data by changing the parameters or settings of the analysis tool.

Question 6

When saving files in SPSS,
A)use the same procedures you would for saving other Windows-based files.
B)add ".sav" at the end of your file name to ensure it's saved as an SPSS data file.
C)only save on the hard drive of your computer.
D)your data files will look exactly like any other file on your computer.

Accepted Answer

SPSS uses standard Windows procedures for saving files, so you can save files in the same way as other Windows-based applications.

Question 7

Which two windows provide the basic interface for SPSS?
A)variable window and data window
B)data window and output window
C)variable window and output window
D)dialog box window and data window
E)dialog box window and output window

Accepted Answer

The data window shows the dataset that is being analyzed, while the output window displays the results of statistical tests and analyses.

Question 8

Which of the following is an acceptable variable name for SPSS?
A)11th-score
B)11thscore
C)11th_score
D)final score
E)final_score

Accepted Answer

SPSS does not allow the use of special characters or spaces in variable names, so options A, C, and D are not acceptable. Option B is technically allowed, but it is best practice to use underscores to separate words to increase readability, so option E is the best choice.

Question 9

When defining a variable in SPSS, its name must:
A)Contain spaces
B)Incorporate numbers
C)Incorporate letters
D)Contain no letters
E)Contain no numbers
F)Contain no spaces

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

In the SPSS data window, which of the following are TRUE:
I.Columns represent participants.
II.Columns represent variables.
III.Rows represent participants.
IV.Rows represent variables.
A)I, II
B)I, III
C)I, IV
D)II, III
E)II, IV

Accepted Answer

In the SPSS data window, columns represent variables (such as age, gender, test scores) and rows represent participants (or cases). Each participant's data is entered in a single row, and each column corresponds to a different variable.

Question 11

Output windows:
I.are part of the Data Window.
II.are split into an outline and the output itself.
III.are automatically saved.
A)I only
B)I and II
C)II only
D)III only
E)II and III

Accepted Answer

Output windows are typically split into an outline and the output itself, but they are not part of the Data Window nor are they automatically saved.

Question 12

What should be considered when determining the variables in a study?
A)Anything that is the same across the group of subjects
B)Anything that varies across the group of subjects
C)All numbers that appear on the subjects' data sheets
D)The names of the subjects
E)Anything on a data sheet is necessarily a variable

Accepted Answer

When determining the variables in a study, it is important to consider anything that varies across the group of subjects. These variables will be used to make comparisons and draw conclusions. Any factors that are the same across all subjects will not be useful in identifying differences or relationships between variables. The names of the subjects or any numbers that appear on their data sheets are not necessarily relevant to the variables being studied.

Question 13

Most of the statistical tests available to you in SPSS are under which menu?
A)View menu
B)Data menu
C)Transform menu
D)Analyze menu
E)Graphs menu

Accepted Answer

The majority of statistical tests in SPSS are found under the Analyze menu. This includes descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and many others. The View, Data, Transform, and Graphs menus do not contain as many statistical tests.

Question 14

It is helpful to use specific names for your variables.

Accepted Answer

Using specific names for variables makes the code more readable and understandable. It also helps to avoid confusion and errors while coding.

Question 15

Which of the following is/are FALSE?
I.You can add several value labels at one time before using the "Add" button as long as you separate the values by commas.
II.SPSS maintains accuracy beyond two decimal places even if numbers in your data table only show two places after the decimal.
III.You can assign value labels while on the Data tab.
A)I
B)II
C)III
D)I, III

Accepted Answer

While you can add value labels before using the "Add" button, you actually separate them with semicolons instead of commas (so statement I is false). SPSS only maintains accuracy up to two decimal places (so statement II is false). You can assign value labels while on the Data tab, so statement III is true.

Quiz 1: Getting Started

For most procedures, SPSS requires what kind of data?

In the Variable View of the data window, which of the following are TRUE: I.Each column is a property of the variable. II.Each column is a variable. III.Each row is a variable. IV.Each row is a property of the variable.

When conducting a study, descriptive statistics are usually found in the analysis.Using the practice problem from the book, circle the variable(s) for which you could/should find a mean and standard deviation.

When do you code values as numbers?

True/False: You can run an analysis only one time on a set of data.

When saving files in SPSS,

Which two windows provide the basic interface for SPSS?

Which of the following is an acceptable variable name for SPSS?

When defining a variable in SPSS, its name must:

In the SPSS data window, which of the following are TRUE: I.Columns represent participants. II.Columns represent variables. III.Rows represent participants. IV.Rows represent variables.

Output windows: I.are part of the Data Window. II.are split into an outline and the output itself. III.are automatically saved.

What should be considered when determining the variables in a study?

Most of the statistical tests available to you in SPSS are under which menu?

It is helpful to use specific names for your variables.