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SPSS
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SPSS stands for Statistical
Package for the Social
Sciences. First released in 1970 it was one of the earliest
‘comprehensive’ statistical packages. From the late 1980’s
it contained a number of procedures that could be used to analyse or represent repertory grid data. Like
other
comprehensive packages such as SYSTAT or SAS, there are kinds of
analyses
with multiple grid data that cannot be undertaken otherwise (for
example individual differences unfolding – see for example
Marsh
and Stanley, 1995). Grid users need add-on options such as ‘categories’
which
makes it expensive for individual users but those with institutional
affiliations
will often find it licensed there. A guide to using SPSS for grids
(Bell,
1994) is available elsewhere on this site. |
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References
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- Bell,
R. C. (1994) Using SPSS to analyse repertory grid data.
Unpublished report, School of Behavioural Science, University of
Melbourne, Australia.
- Marsh,
M. and Stanley, R.(1995) Assessment of self and others during
treatment for anorexia nervosa. Journal of Constructivist
Psychology, 8, 97-116.
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Richard C. Bell
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