Now, even if you quit SPSS, you can reopen the data set without having to read in the Excel spreadsheet and define the variables. After creating the SPSS system file, the data can be analyzed. Specify the analysis to be conducted by choosing the appropriate command from the Analyze menu item. In the resulting dialog box, set the desired options and click on the OK button. When the analysis is complete, the Output window will appear to show the results of the analysis.
Discrete variables can take only one of several integer values.
Generating summary information about the data. Summary information about continuous variables. Mean , Std deviation , Minimum , Maximum . Click on the Continue button to close this dialog box. When you return to the Descriptives dialog box, click on the OK button to issue the command.