An Intermediate Guide to SPSS Programming: Using Syntax for Data Management introduces the major tasks of data management and presents solutions using SPSS syntax. This book fills an important gap in the education of many students and researchers, whose coursework has left them unprepared for the data management issues which confront them when they begin to do independent research. It also serves as an introduction to SPSS programming; all the basic features of SPSS syntax are illustrated, as are many intermediate and advanced topics such as using vectors and loops, reading complex data files, and using the SPSS macro language.

Automating Tasks Within Your Program

This chapter discusses how to use repeating functions in SPSS. Topics discussed include:

  • Vectors
  • The DO IF command structure
  • The DO REPEAT command structure
  • The LOOP command structure

Vectors

A vector in SPSS is a set of variables identified as a group and assigned a name. Variables defined as a vector can be referenced by the name of ...

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