Welcome to our video guides library
Whether you’re just getting started with SPSS or looking to sharpen your analytical skills, our free video guides are here to help. Covering everything from the fundamentals of data management to advanced techniques like predictive modelling, structural equation modelling and Bayesian analysis, our tutorials are designed to help analysts at every level get more from their software.
Each guide is presented by our expert team and walks you through real-world procedures step by step, so you can follow along at your own pace and apply what you learn straight away. Browse the full collection below and start building your expertise today.
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A look inside Data Robot
There is nothing artificial about the problems of the real world. So, should we settle for just artificial intelligence? Find out how DataRobot is bringing the impact of AI out of the box, helping the heroes of the intelligence revolution by augmenting the way they analyse data and deliver real value.
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IBM SPSS Statistics Digital subscriptions
How SPSS subscriptions work, the options available and when a subscription might be right for you.
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IBM SPSS Statistics Regression module
A two minute module overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Regression module
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IBM SPSS Statistics Neural Networks module
A two minute module overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Neural Networks module.
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IBM SPSS Statistics Missing Values module
A two minute module overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Missing Values module.
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IBM SPSS Statistics Forecasting module
A two minute overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Forecasting module.
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IBM SPSS Statistics Exact Tests module
A two minute overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Exact Tests module
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IBM SPSS Statistics Direct Marketing module
A two minute overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Direct Marketing module.
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IBM SPSS Statistics Decision Trees module
A two minute overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Decision Trees module.
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IBM SPSS Statistics Data Preparation module
A two minute overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Data Preparation module.
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IBM SPSS Statistics Custom Tables module
A two minute overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Custom Tables module.
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IBM SPSS Statistics Conjoint module
A two minute module overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Conjoint module.
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IBM SPSS Complex Samples module
A two minute module overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Complex Samples module.
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IBM SPSS Categories module
A two minute module overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Categories module.
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IBM SPSS Bootstrapping module
A two minute module overview of the IBM SPSS Statistics Bootstrapping module.
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IBM SPSS Advanced Statistics module
A two minute module overview of the IBM SPSS Advanced Statistics module
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Introduction to predictive operational analytics
In this series we show how Predictive Operational Analytics combines market-leading predictive analytics software, ready-to-use application templates and a fully supported professional services package to enable rapid and effective implementation and deployment.
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Introduction to Predictive Promoter
This video series shows how data science can be applied to net promoter scoring to help you gain a much deeper understanding of the factors driving your customer recommendation ratings and how you can take action to influence them influence them.
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Text mining in SPSS Modeler
This series of videos shows you how you can analyse customer comments or indeed any free-text data, using the power of the text analytics engine contained in SPSS Modeler Premium.
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Six secrets of building better models
In this series of videos we look at some often overlooked approaches which may lead to better predictive accuracy. We focus on improving the accuracy of a predictive model applied to a classification prediction problem.
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Working with the SPSS Custom Tables module
In this series of videos, Jarlath Quinn explores the rich tabulation functionality In the SPSS Custom Tables module.
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Introduction to survival analysis
Survival analysis is a powerful analytical approach that is often employed in medical applications where researchers are interested in modelling the effects of different treatments or conditions upon patient survival time.
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Getting started with SPSS syntax
SPSS Syntax has long been exploited by expert analysts due to its flexibility, power and ease of learning, plus ability to increase users’ productivity. This series of videos covers the basics to help you get started with SPSS syntax.
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Introduction to structural equation modelling with SPSS Amos
These videos introduces the concept of Structural Equation Modelling with SPSS AMOS. In the first video we uses the example of creating a simple linear model to illustrate the functionality in the AMOS interface. In the second video, we show how to perform a basic Confirmatory Factor Analysis in AMOS.
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Bayesian analysis in SPSS Statistics
In this series of videos we explore Bayesian approaches to statistical analysis and show how to perform and interpret a Bayesian independent samples test in SPSS Statistics.
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Creating charts in SPSS Statistics
This series of videos shows you how to work effectively with charts in SPSS Statistics, demonstrating some of the most popular charting procedures.
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Introduction to the Neural Network module in SPSS
In this two-part video series Jarlath Quinn explores how to work with the Neural Networks module in SPSS Statistics.
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Exporting data from Survey Monkey to SPSS
In this series of videos Jarlath Quinn looks at the various options available to SurveyMonkey and SPSS users as well as the pros and cons of one method over another.
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Introduction to discriminant analysis
In these two videos we show how Discriminant Function Analysis can be used to predict the classes of a three category outcome.
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Introduction to poisson regression
In this 3-part video series, Jarlath Quinn introduces the fundamentals of Poisson Regression and shows how to run the procedure and interpret the output in IBM SPSS Statistics.
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Identifying unusual cases: anomaly detection with SPSS
In this video, we show how to spot anomalous records using the Identify Unusual Cases procedure in SPSS Statistics.
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How can I weight data in SPSS Statistics?
In this video, we show you how to weight data in SPSS so that samples better reflect the population from which they were drawn. In particular, we show how to create a weight variable and apply it using the Weight Cases procedure before demonstrating how to weight data based on multiple variables using the Rake Weights procedure.
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Making sense of odds ratios and relative risk estimates in SPSS Statistics
In this video, Jarlath Quinn explains how odds and relative risks are calculated and how you can code and arrange your variables so that interpretation is as straightforward as possible.
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Introduction to linear regression
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.
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Modelling non-linear relationships with SPSS
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.
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An introduction to moderation analysis
The video explores moderation analysis, which enables analysts to identify interaction effects that alter the relationship between a dependent and independent variable.
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An introduction to mediation analysis
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.
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How to change the appearance of your output in SPSS Statistics
We’re often asked how you can change the appearance of the tables that SPSS generates as output. In this video Jarlath Quinn demonstrates two different ways to do this, either by choosing a different table look in the edit / options function, or by editing the table properties directly yourself.
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How to merge files in SPSS Statistics
In this video Jarlath Quinn demonstrates how to merge data files within SPSS Statistics using each of the two main methods, either adding cases (combining files with the same fields but additional rows) or adding variables (combining files by joining variables to a target file using something like an ID field as a ‘keyed variable’).
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How to create grouped or banded variables in SPSS Statistics
SPSS users often want to be able to create grouped or banded data from continuous fields such as, for example, creating age groups or income bands from continuous fields. In this video Jarlath Quinn demonstrates how to use the visual binning procedure within SPSS Statistics to do this.
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How to recode your data in SPSS Statistics
Recoding your data means changing the values of a variable so that they represent something else. Within SPSS Statistics there is more than one type of recode that can be performed.
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How to check your data for normality in SPSS Statistics
In this video Jarlath Quinn demonstrates how to use the functions within the explore command in SPSS Statistics to test for normality.
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How to calculate with dates in SPSS Statistics
In this video Jarlath Quinn demonstrates how to work with date and time variables in SPSS using the SPSS date and time wizard.
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How to select cases in SPSS Statistics
In this video Jarlath Quinn demonstrates how to use SPSS Statistics to define data filters in order to select particular cases for analysis. This can be done either to create a temporary selection or to create a permanent new file with only a subsection of cases included within it.
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How to reverse a scale in SPSS Statistics
In this video Jarlath Quinn demonstrates how to reverse the values of a rating scale (such as an agreement scale or a satisfaction scale) in SPSS Statistics, so that the highest value becomes the lowest value and vice versa.
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How to combine variables in SPSS Statistics
SPSS users often want to know how they can combine variables together. In this video Jarlath Quinn demonstrates how to use the compute procedure to calculate the mean of a number of variables to create one combined variable, and also how to use the count values procedure to count how many times a particular value occurs across a series of variables in order to create an overall count.
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TURF analysis with SPSS Statistics
In this video Jarlath Quinn introduces the popular TURF analysis technique and demonstrates how to apply it in IBM SPSS Statistics. TURF analysis is used in many industries to find the optimal sub-group of options from a wider portfolio in order to maximise their appeal to an audience or market.
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Cluster Analysis with IBM SPSS Statistics
In this video Jarlath Quinn explains what cluster analysis is, how it is applied in the real world and how easy it is create your own cluster analysis models in SPSS Statistics.
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Introduction to the filter node in SPSS Modeler
Sometimes you may have problems with your data issues not related so much to the values of the data but to the fields themselves, such as awkward field names. The filter node is a really useful tool that offers a bunch of tricks for dealing with awkward fields.
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How to work with variable sets in SPSS Statistics
In this video we explore variable sets – a procedure in SPSS that allows you to generate subsets of variables or fields for display within dialogue boxes and in the data editor itself.
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Introduction to the generate menu in SPSS Modeler
Used correctly, the generate menu offers analysts some substantial time saving benefits. Watch this video to learn more about how you can use the generate menu effectively.
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How to change the defaults in SPSS Statistics
SPSS enables quite a high level of customisation so you can set up the software in a way that enables you to be a lot more productive, however many people are unaware of just how powerful these customisation options are. In this video we explore the options edit menu.
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Introduction to the data audit node in SPSS Modeler
The data audit node is a powerful tool you can use to help understand the shape and structure of your data before your analysis begins. You can also make some decisions here regarding how you might want to clean up your data, for example by dealing with missing values or extremes and outliers.
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Affinity analysis made easy
This short video shows how you can perform a simple affinity analysis using IBM SPSS Modeler. Affinity analysis can be used to understand interconnected relationships between key factors. For example, in retail it can be used to perform basket analysis, whereby retailers can identify which products are most commonly purchased together by customers in a single transaction or over a given period time.
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Building a predictive model in SPSS Modeler
If you are considering making your first foray into predictive analytics or are interested in seeing the automated capabilities of IBM’s flagship analytical platform, this video will demonstrate the power and ease of building a predictive model in SPSS Modeler.