In this video, Jarlath Quinn compares and contrasts three different methods for recoding string variables in SPSS, showing how users can create their numerical equivalents whilst controlling the order that the values are displayed in.
Working with string variables in SPSS Read More »
In this video, we show you how to weight data in SPSS so that samples better reflect the population from
How can I weight data in SPSS Statistics? Read More »
IBM have released the latest version of SPSS Statistics. Version 30 includes new statistical procedures as well as a few
What’s new in IBM SPSS Statistics v30 Read More »
The fundamentals of Poisson Regression.
Poisson regression with SPSS part 1 Read More »
Understanding SPSS output from the Poisson Regression procedure.
Poisson regression with SPSS part 2 Read More »
Dealing with overdispersion in Poisson Regression
Poisson regression with SPSS part 3 Read More »
In this video we introduce the procedure and show how to configure it in IBM SPSS Statistics. In this initial run, we go through each of the output tables and explain how to interpret them and assess if the statistical assumptions have been met before finally evaluating the level of accuracy in the predictions.
Part one – Introduction to discriminant analysis Read More »
In Part 2, we take a deeper dive and look at optional approaches such as changing the prior probabilities, introducing bootstrapping and using Fisher discriminant coefficients to create predictive formulae.
Part two – Additional discriminant analysis options Read More »
SPSS Syntax has long been exploited by expert analysts due to its flexibility, power and ease of learning. Syntax vastly increases users’ productivity by making it easier to automate commonly used procedures.
The basics of SPSS syntax Read More »
Explains what the DATASET ACTIVATE command does and explores the grammatical structure of syntax procedures.
Exploring the grammatical structure of syntax procedures Read More »
Shows how to add comments to syntax without creating errors and explains how to use syntax Help resources to run different procedures.
Getting help with SPSS syntax Read More »
Shows how read different data files with syntax, how to create and add labels to variables and how to recode data using syntax.
Useful syntax procedures Read More »
Explores different methods for filtering data and introduces the TEMPORARY command.
Different methods for filtering data using syntax Read More »
Introduces the TO and ALL commands, working with temporary variables, renaming and deleting variables, reading or saving data with the DROP and KEEP subcommands and modifying output with syntax.
Working with variables in SPSS syntax Read More »
Shows how to automate syntax jobs with the Production facility and creating batch scheduled jobs for timed execution.
Automating and scheduling jobs with SPSS syntax Read More »
In this four-part blog series, we’re going to take a look at working with R in SPSS. We’ll begin by
Working with R in SPSS Part 1: The Basics Read More »
In the previous blog post, we looked at the basics of running R procedures in SPSS syntax. In this post,
Working with R in SPSS Part 2 – Working with R Packages Read More »
Previously, we explored how to install and load an R package to generate correlograms by executing R code within SPSS
Working with R in SPSS Part 3 – Creating Custom Dialogs Read More »
In the previous blog post, we created a basic custom dialog using R code in SPSS Statistics that allowed us
Working with R in SPSS Part 4 – Adding options to Custom Dialogs Read More »
In this two-part video series Jarlath Quinn explores how to work with the Neural Networks module in SPSS Statistics (watch part
Introduction to the Neural Network module in SPSS Statistics – part two Read More »
In this two-part video series Jarlath Quinn explores how to work with the Neural Networks module in SPSS Statistics. Watch part
Introduction to the Neural Networks module in SPSS Statistics – part one Read More »
PS Imago Pro is a result of the mature and long established IBM SPSS Partner Ecosystem. IBM encourages its partners to use their skills and expertise to develop additional functions and features that further enhance the core SPSS product that IBM offers, without diluting any of the existing functionality of that core product.
Background to SPSS and PS IMAGO Read More »
Here are a list of some of the most common data cleaning problems that you are likely to encounter and which SPSS procedures help to resolve them.
How to solve the most common data cleaning problems in SPSS Statistics Read More »
This video looks at the key concepts that underpin survival analysis such as time-to-event data, censored cases and the different survival analysis procedures available in IBM SPSS Statistics.
Introducing survival analysis Read More »
This video explores the Life Tables procedure and introduces many of the key concepts of survival analysis such as cumulative survival, hazard rates and survival curves
Exploring the life tables procedure Read More »
This video looks at the non-parametric Kaplan Meier procedure including tests of equality of survival distributions and the difference between survival and hazard functions.
The Kaplan Meier procedure Read More »
This video introduces the Cox Regression method and explains the proportional hazards model. Shows how to interpret the output from Cox Regression using a simple model with a single predictor.
Introduction to Cox regression Read More »
This video shows how to create a more complex Cox Regression model. Also introduces the Cox Regression with Time Dependent Covariates procedure.
Cox regression with multiple variables Read More »
Explores the historical and theoretical context of the classical ‘Frequentist’ statistical approach and its Bayesian counterpart.
Introducing Bayesian analysis with SPSS Read More »
Introduces the concept of Prior Probabilities and how these are utilised in Bayes Theorem.
Prior probabilities and Bayes’ theorem Read More »
Introduces credible intervals and the use of Bayes Factor as an alternative to P values.
Bayesian Estimation and Hypothesis Testing in SPSS Read More »
Shows how to perform a Bayesian Analysis in SPSS Statistics and how to interpret the output.
Performing Bayesian Analyses in SPSS Read More »
In September this year, IBM released the latest version of SPSS Statistics. Version 29 introduces some new analysis procedures and
What’s new in IBM SPSS Statistics v29? Read More »
In this series of videos, Jarlath Quinn explores the rich tabulation functionality In the SPSS Custom Tables module.
Working with SPSS Custom Tables Read More »
In this series of videos, Jarlath Quinn explores the rich tabulation functionality In the SPSS Custom Tables module.
Adding Scale variables, formatting and labels Read More »
In this series of videos, Jarlath Quinn explores the rich tabulation functionality In the SPSS Custom Tables module.
Percentages, totals and layers Read More »
A video guide to performing tests of significance in the SPSS Custom Tables module.
Performing tests of significance Read More »
In this series of videos, Jarlath Quinn explores the rich tabulation functionality In the SPSS Custom Tables module.
Working with rating scales Read More »
In this series of videos, Jarlath Quinn explores the rich tabulation functionality In the SPSS Custom Tables module.
Working with multiple response variables in SPSS Custom Tables Read More »
In classical statistics, linear regression is regarded as the ‘gateway to predictive modelling’. For decades students have been taught about regression from theory to practice simply because it still one of the most versatile and simple ways to understand and predict the effect of key factors on critical outcomes.
Introduction to linear regression Read More »
In this video Jarlath Quinn shows how you can move beyond simple linear regression to model curvilinear relationships using techniques such as variable transformations and quadratic regression before finally exploring how log-log regression can be used to model price elasticity of demand.
Modelling non-linear relationships with SPSS Read More »
The video explores moderation analysis, which enables analysts to identify interaction effects that alter the relationship between a dependent and independent variable.
An introduction to moderation analysis Read More »
This video explores mediation analysis – an analytical approach used to test if a third factor could represent the underlying cause of a relationship between an independent and dependent variable.
An introduction to mediation analysis Read More »
Smart Vision Europe recently announced an exciting new partnership with DataRobot, a rapidly rising player in the data science market
Cloud AI at the cutting edge: taking DataRobot for a spin Read More »
IBM has just announced the general availability of IBM SPSS Statistics 28.0.1. This modification release introduces new statistical tests, enhancements
What’s new in SPSS Statistics 28.0.1? Read More »
