RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS

SPSS AND STATISTIC

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is used for creating and defining various characteristics of variables?
A
Variable viewer
B
Output viewer
C
Data editor
D
Data view
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main use of the Data Editor is to show you (a portion of) the data values you are working with. It can also be used to redefine the characteristics of variables (change the type, add labels, define missing values, etc.), create new variables, and enter data by hand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Input devices like keyboard, mouse, light pen etc are used to enter data and instruction into a computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Data Editor window is the default window and opens when SPSS starts. This window displays the content of any open data files and provides drop-down menus that allow you to modify and analyze data. The data are displayed in a spreadsheet format where columns represent variables and rows represent cases.

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