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Getting Started with SPSS

Grouping/Splitting Data

Split File offers a convenient way to split the dataset into separate groups for analysis.

  1. From the menu, choose Data > Split File. The “Split File” dialog box will appear.

  1. Select Compare groups or Organize output by groups.
  • Compare groups: The results will be presented together for comparison purpose.
  • Organize output by groups: The results will be displayed separately for each split-file group.
  1. Select one or more grouping variables.
  2. Click OK.

Turning Split-File processing Off

  1. From the menu, choose Data > Split File. The “Split File” dialog box will appear.
  2. Select Analyze all cases, do not create groups.
  3. Click OK.

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