SPSS comes with a number of data sets and syntax examples. Just look at the syntax, to some of the calculations by hand, and then run the syntax to see if the answers match.
Hope this helps. Art [EMAIL PROTECTED] Social Research Consultants University Park, MD USA Resh wrote: >Hi, I am a full time researcher, with a just-sufficient knowledge of >statistics at both the applied and mathematical level. I am putting >myself through a self-taught refresher course in intermediate applied >statistics, primarily using the book "The Statistical Sleuth" by >Ramsey and Schafer. I now feel a serious need for datasets, with >accompanying statistical analysis, that cover a range of commonly used >research designs. Basically, I am hoping to work through the datasets, >compare my methods and solutions to the "correct" answers, and thereby >plod my way to statistical respectability. (By correct answer, I mean, >one for which I wouldnt have trouble finding a professional >statistician to back me up). In other words, perhaps an online >resource of datasets and analyses, or a book with lots of worked out >examples. > >Any suggestions ?? > >Thanks, Resh. > >(I have a fair college-level mathematical background, and am quite >comfortable with simulation, and with computer packages). > > . . ================================================================= Instructions for joining and leaving this list, remarks about the problem of INAPPROPRIATE MESSAGES, and archives are available at: . http://jse.stat.ncsu.edu/ . =================================================================
