Quantitative-Analysis-Software

I am a doctoral student who is currently working on two research projects. I found this book to be an excellent source for understanding the principals of quantitative research, and the application to SPSS. In the first section of the book Cramer sets up a study, and it is used in successive chapters in order to explain the various tests which can be run in SPSS. I have another Cramer book and find his writing to be clear and understandable, even with difficult concepts. The overarching problem with this book is it explains release 8. SPSS 10 is what is current and there is a huge difference between these two products. I have found this problematic on the application of SPSS, however, I gained a great deal in understanding SPSS testing and statistical concepts.

Terrefic introduction to SPSS. The fine print is value laden, specially for the hungry social scientist eager to see some meaning in his chaotic data. I read the book ear to ear and it taught me professionalism in the big big word of using computer technology through SPSS. The chapters particularly on creating new variables,Multivariate analysis and, Factor Analysis reduced a lot of my fears and apprehensions about Statistics in general. In fact the book has developed a new thirst in me to learn more. I'm truly indebted to the authors for a classic.

An excellent book, especially for those who are now learning to use SPSS and the applications of statistical tests. The book however is lacking details for the advanced statistics - Loginlear analysis etc.More could have been said with regards to the data assumptions necessary to meet statistical analysis. Nevertheless it provides the reader with sufficient knowledge with regards to the use of SPSS, and is recommended for those who don't need to go indepth into multivariate analysis.

this book is great, i can recommend it to all who are autodidact and want to learn what spss can do with your data. it is easy to read and simple to follow and it has no formula, what is crucial to non-statisticians but seldomly thought about by those who write books on stats for users only. great stuff you have done here, authors!

Dr. Hesse unlocks the firepower of Excel for Quantitative Analysis purposes. Using combinations of functions and functionality, he shows you how to perform decision analysis, linear programming and a host of other advanced business decision tools using the same simple spreadsheet platform that most people use for simple addition. True, it may not be the EASIEST read in the world, but using Dr. Hesse's methods could save you from purchasing dedicated analysis software that you may not need. DEFINITELY worth a look...