I appreciate that Dr. Grande discussed the unit of analysis for SPSS as this would be important to understand for data calculation. Overall a thorough explanation of what correlation is, how to calculate correlation and how to use the data collected to make inferences.
I appreciate that Dr. Grande took the time to explain everything throughout the video. It has been years since I used SPSS so this as a good refresher. I till get somewhat confused when using it but this video was very easy to follow.
Thank you for the information. I appreciate the thorough explanation of the parts of the example. Seeing and hearing the terms in the different videos helps to reinforce learning and knowing where to get a step-by-step guide of using SPSS will be helpful moving forward.
It was helpful to watch correlation calculated in both Excel (in previous videos) and also in SPSS. Although we most likely will not use SPSS during this program, unless something in the requirements changes, I think it is more user friendly and easy to understand and calculate. A few of us may be required to use this software when we graduate and begin working in the field, so this is very informative for future implications.
I really apperciate the videos on how to do specific things in SPSS because before this class I had never even heard of this program. It seems like it is easier to use SPSS than Excel for certian things and that is very valuable information to know. These types of videos peaks my interest in SPSS and makes me want to tinker around with it myself.
Thank you for sharing this video Dr. Grande. I appreciate the refresher on spss. It's been so long since I used it. I wish I had this video back in undergraduate so I could have a better understanding of what I was looking at and doing in spss.
I always found SPSS fairly simple to use, but I did need a refresher video. Having a video that explains everything is beneficial and rewarding. I also enjoyed the emphasis on correlation and causation.
It was extremely helpful that you explained why it was not significant in relation to the Pearsons Correlation. The table says it is significant if below 0.05 which you can point out without fully understanding. Thank you for fully explaining it.
I am quite new to SPSS but his video has increased my interest in learning more about how to perform and interpret a correlation using dependent variables.
Well explained video on calculating a correlation of three dependent variables. I found the breakdown of information helpful in understanding why this would be important to do and how to interpret the results.
I liked how you can flag significant correlations and then see the breakdown of each correlation. SPSS really spells the data out for an easier understanding.
It is always helpful that Dr. Grande explains each statement he makes. For example, I was a little confused at first as to how the Student ID measure is nominal even though there are a set number (90) of students in the study. However, Dr. Grande cleared up my confusion by explaining that the students are not ranked and thus the measure is not ordinal.
This video clearly explained how to run a correlation of 3 dependent variables and the example provided regarding the counseling field made it interesting as well.
I have never used SPSS before but it appears to be simple in regards to entering data. I like the use of columns, its easy to follow along with being able to compare information. The easy to use step-by-step directions are always helpful, so I appreciate that you take time out in the video to show us exactly how to use certain features within excel.
Candace Fernandez The use of columns actually serves as a great way to organize data. Dr. Grande always uses step by step instructions to explain these systems to us which I appreciate.
Candace Fernandez I used SPSS during my undergraduate degree, but it can still be pretty confusing. Especially when you haven't used it in so long! But you're right. This video certainly helps to break it down into a step-by-step format, which is useful in learning new and unfamiliar material.
Good video. I think the explanations of the the read out from SPSS was very clear and concise. I was reminded of some of the things that I had forgotten about using SPSS to find correlations. I also liked that Dr. Grande emphasized that correlation does not mean causation.
Mandy Moore It's always a nice reminder that correlation does not equal causation. I do not think this could be overstated enough, as it is a very common misconception not only by the common layperson, but even by some people in the field (and our program as well).
This video helped me get a better grasp on what it means to be statistically significant. It was neat to see SPSS in action and how to read the chart to determine the strength of the relationships between the variables.
It is key to remember that correlation is not causality. I think too often people forget this fact and it is unfortunate. This video was helpful to see how to interpret correlation in SPSS.
I have never used SPSS but these videos give me an idea of how a powerful tool it can be. I think it would be really useful if i could practice along the video on the program as to get a better idea on how to use it
Bethany Elstrom This is the closest I have had to experience with SPSS as well. It seems understandable overall, but I think I would need to familiarize myself with the program in general before replicating these functions myself.
Bethany Elstrom This was my introduction to SPSS as well. It does seem easier than Excel but it is still slightly confusing. Dr. Grande does an excellent job explaining the correlation but it will take time for it to sink in.
To the point and easy to understand. Although I haven't used SPSS since my undergrad years in the stone age, it still does seem easier to use than Excel for many operations.
This video was very informative and helpful in understanding how to determine the relationship among variables and what they mean. In addition, SPSS seems very useful and easy to follow as a means of running and interpreting a correlation.
Jacklin Skibicki I agree that the video was very informative. Working with correlation is very important and research. Therefore, this video was very helpful as well.
Last video I was trying to figure out what the "R" value was and it appears, at least if I heard correctly, that it has to do with the Pearson test. As always, SPSS lays everything out so simply and makes it seems so easy. The explaination of each part of the charts was very helpful I'd forgotten what statistical significance is and now I remember that it is actually very low because the value is referring to the rate at which it would occur by random chance.
I have never used SPSS before but it seems simple to follow the step by step instructions from this video to determine the relationship between variables.
I really liked how Dr. Grande emphasized that correlation is not causality. I think it is easy to forget that. It seems that many researchers for brands/companies really try to indicate that they are the same thing, when they really are not.
Rachel Foster This was a great illustration of correlation is not causality. Just because having strong counseling skills is correlated to being good at supervision, too, doesn't mean one causes another. It was a helpful reminder.
Rachel Foster I think this is one of my favorite things I have taken away from classes about research. I often use it in my daily life as well. Just because two things seen connected, does not mean they caused one another. It applies really well to being a consumer of research, because we always have to be wary of the information we are presented.
Rachel Foster I agree Rachel. Far too often companies and corporations are misleading in their "research" and the general public can draw incorrect conclusions.
Rachel Foster I absolutely agree. And like Jessie said, this is one of my favorite take-aways. Understanding concepts like this enhances my understanding of information in the media etc.
This was interesting! In SPSS a variable is always displayed in a column. In this particular example, all three students were designed to measure something. Such as, supervision skills which was displayed in a column. I have never worked out of SPSS before but this makes me want to!
Toniette Morda SPSS is awesome! Hopefully you will get a chance to work with it, soon. It's pretty easy to use and can do a lot! I had forgotten how easy it was to do correlations in SPSS but this video reminded me.
Toniette Morda I also have never used SPSS, nor have I heard of it before this class, but I would not mind the chance to use it and experience it for myself. I think the columns definitely make it easy to read and keeps things organized.
Toniette Morda I have also never worked with SPSS before and it seems user friendly. I like the results that it can compute and produce in a clear matter.
Correlation and causation are two of my favorite concepts in research. I often use the idea that correlation does not prove causation in my daily life and even in some of my relationships. This idea is one that always need to be in the back of our minds when being a consumer of research, or any information for that matter. Just because Julia lost 10 pounds while taking XYZ Weight Loss does not mean it was XYZ that made her lose it. Just because I caught my dog with cotton in her mouth does not mean that she was the one who chewed on the couch pillow. Just because our client just lost his job, does not mean that this is why he is depression. This idea is really applicable to a lot of situations and it is often in the back of my mind when processing information.
Jessie Howard Jessie, I really liked your points of reference on how to think about correlation and causation. I find myself getting tongue tied sometimes when explaining these two. I particularly like the dog with cotton in its mouth!
Jessie Howard I really liked your examples of correlation and causation. I have always liked the concepts as well. I would agree that they do always need to be in the back of our minds when doing research. We cannot always rely on correlation equaling causation.
The SPSS system escapes me. I never heard of the system prior to this class. The system seems to be useful in organizing data. It was also informative to understand the difference between nominal numbers and numbers used to actually calculate data.
***** Honestly, I hadn't heard of SPSS either. I've looked into it and it seems to be a very useful, if expensive, program that specializes in processing statistical data
I really enjoyed the explanation of nominal data, and how SPSS works. However I am not familiar with SPSS, and I don't know if I ever will be. I did like how easy the data seemed to be to input and the relationship between correlation and causation.
I thought this video was really interesting because I have heard about SPSS before but this was the first time I was actually able to see it "in action" .
Kimberly Dixon It was nice to be able to see SPSS and how it is used. I used to use it but I found it very difficult but I found this video was easy to follow.
The only exposure I have to the SSPS is through these videos, and while it does seem a bit more straight forward to use, I prefer Excel. Dr. Grande expressing that correlation does not imply causation is something that I can recall several of my undergrad teachers stressing as well.
Dr. Todd, I appreciate your work. The videos that I've watched are really helpful. Btw, I have a question regarding conducting Correlation between categorical and continuous variables. I have 6 IVs & DV variables. The 2 of them are categorial (nominal) variables, and the rest are continuous variables. As I know a Point-Biserial Correlation can be conducted for categorical and continuous variables. However, my two categorical variables are not dichotomous. If then, do I need to create dummy variables from the two categorical (nominal) variables?
I have never used SPSS before and have only seen it in these videos. I have a very small frame of reference to understand the videos that involve the program. With that being said, many things seem much easier to accomplish in SPSS than in Excel. I would not mind being able to sit down with the program and get to know the main features.
Thank you for your great demonstration, dear Dr. Grande, It would greatly facilitate our learning process--and I would appreciate immensely--if you could share some sample files of both EXCEL and SPSS.
Hi, with quite a new student of SPSS, I have learned alot from your tutorial videos. Really very informative. Can I find correlation for three/four independent and one dependent variable. Please guide me, its important as well urgent
SPSS appears to be a lot more user friendly than Excel. As Dr. Grande was explaining correlation, while using SPSS, I found it easier to follow as opposed to Excel.
Danielle Maldonado This seems like one of those things that would be easier in SPSS than Excel. I have never use SPSS before, but if it's anything like how Dr. Grande makes it seem than it seems like a program I would like to be familerr with.
Good day sir. I hv question if i has lot of dependent and i should reduce my dependents which r analyzed to correlation w/h independent again. How can i reduce my lot of dependent for analyzed w/h independent.
+Twayla Bosch The StudentID cannot be ranked, it simply identifies a student, so it is a nominal variable. Because ID variables are not used in any calculations, they can be recorded at any level of measurement. They are just there for reference.
If you could use the data set with more variables would be very helpful and much more realistic as the simple data set simplifies the process and it misses steps within the whole process. Thank you.
