Check the variable definitions
Review measurement levels, labels, value codes and missing-value conventions against the questionnaire or codebook.
RESEARCH & DATA
SPSS analysis, coding & interpretation
Get help with your SPSS dataset, procedures and output. We connect the software settings to your research design and document the steps needed to understand the analysis.
Request a research quoteWhen this helps
You use SPSS and need support with variable definitions, recoding, statistical procedures, questionnaire scales or output that is difficult to interpret.
THE DETAIL THAT MATTERS
Output is not understanding.
A table does not show every coding or selection decision behind it. We review variable definitions, missing-value settings and relevant syntax so the output can be understood in context.
- 01Coding
- 02Syntax
- 03Checks
- 04Output
- 05Interpretation
What the work involves
Review scale construction
Check item coding and scoring instructions before reliability analysis. Reliability does not automatically establish validity.
Record the steps
Use syntax for agreed transformations and procedures where appropriate. Keep analytical decisions identifiable.
Explain the relevant output
Check assumptions and distinguish the tables needed for your research from supporting diagnostic output.
What you receive
Deliverables are agreed in your quote.
- An agreed SPSS dataset and coding notes.
- Syntax and output files included in the scope.
- Relevant statistical tables in a readable format.
- Interpretation notes and a results discussion where agreed.
What to prepare for an enquiry
Share your research question, stage, data type and deadline. No test selection is needed.
Please leave out sensitive records. File sharing is agreed after the initial review.
QUESTIONS
Questions about this service
Will I receive SPSS syntax?
Where syntax forms part of the agreed analysis, it is included in the handover. We confirm which transformations and procedures can be rerun.
Can you review questionnaire scales?
We can review coding, scoring instructions and appropriate reliability checks. A reliability statistic alone cannot establish that a scale measures the intended construct.
Do I need an SPSS licence?
You need suitable software access if you want to open and rerun native SPSS files. We agree compatible versions and readable outputs before starting.
NEXT STEP
Discuss this research need.
We’ll review your brief and confirm the scope and fee.