Preamble

The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) is a computer package that offers broad range
capabilities for understanding and analyzing data. It is possible to generate decision-making
information quickly using statistics that have rigor and power and effectively present results with high
quality graphical output.
Target Group

Middle level managers in the Public, Private and NGO sectors who have basic computer skills and a
statistical background.
Learning Objectives

• Discuss the role of statistics in data analysis

• Apply SPSS in data entry, analysis and interpretation
• Generate graphics using SPSS
• Consolidate SPSS outputs using Microsoft Office.

Content

• Introduction to Statistical Analysis
• Applied Descriptive Statistics
• Applied Inferential Statistics
• Graphical Data Presentation
• Overview of SPSS
• Creating and Working with SPSS Data Files
• Working with SPSS Data
• Obtaining Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Using SPSS
• Working with SPSS output

Benefit of attending

Organizations will realize improved efficiency and effectiveness due to readily available information
through the utilization of Information Technology in statistical data analysis and management.
On completion, the participants should be able to: