Introduction to SPSS Syntax

This two-part webinar introduces participants to SPSS syntax, a powerful programming language within SPSS that enhances the efficiency of data analysis and management. Participants will gain hands-on experience writing code to perform tasks such as generating frequency distributions, cross-tabulations, descriptive statistics, and graphs; formatting or creating variables; labeling data; and joining multiple files. The session also covers calculating important metrics like student retention rates, graduation rates, and GPA averages. Whether you are new to SPSS syntax or seeking a structured refresher, this course will strengthen your ability to manage and verify data accurately and efficiently in a higher education context.

• Write SPSS syntax to perform basic data manipulation and analyses.
• Calculate key institutional metrics such as student retention rates, graduation rates, and average GPA.
• Cross-check data, detect data errors, and improve data integrity using SPSS syntax.

Registration Information

A recording of this webinar will be available for 30 days from the time of purchase.

Length/Time Commitment

3 Hours