1. Use of graphics in SPSS

2. Download the BECK SPSS dataset Access the course Blackboard site to obtain the dataset. 2

3. Box plot Graphic representation of a frequency Includes the IQR Used for scalar and quasi-scalar variables Can be grouped 3 Plot the student’s academic ability (AA) grouped by her or his motivation

4. Scatter plot Bivariate – scalar by scalar May include a “fit line” May be grouped 4 Plot the student’s academic ability (AA) by the parents’ education, grouped by sex

5. Histogram For scalar or quasi-scalar variables Can display the normal curve Can be grouped Can be horizontal (e.g. population pyramid) 5 Plot the student’s academic ability (AA) with a normal curve. Also create a pyramid showing the academic ability by sex.

6. Bar graph Ordinal or nominal variables Bi-variate chart Can be in three dimensions 6 Plot the advisor’s evaluation (AE) by sex

7. Pie chart Distribution of the values in a variable Nominal or ordinal Keep them simple 7 Plot the student’s motivation (SM) by community type.

8. How to edit and export charts 8