Quantitative Data Analysis Basics and Introduction to SPSS

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to Understand the role and importance of quantitative data analysis. Distinguish measures of central tendency, variability, and shape. Prepare and manage datasets in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Identify and address missing data and outliers using SPSS. Conduct and interpret normality tests using SPSS. Perform and interpret internal consistency using SPSS. Generate descriptive statistics and frequency distributions using SPSS. Visualize quantitative data effectively through charts. Understand the logic of hypothesis testing. Differentiate between type I and type II errors. Choose appropriate statistical tests based on research questions.