ROBERT MILLER is Professor in Sociology in the School of Sociology and Social Policy at Queen's University of Belfast, UK where he is also Director of the Centre for Social Research. His books include Researching Life Stories and Family Histories and The A-Z of Social Research.CIARAN ACTON is a Teaching Fellow in Sociology in the School of Sociology and Social Policy at Queen's University of Belfast, UK. He is widely experienced in teaching research methods. DEIRDRE FULLERTON was previously a Lecturer in Social Research at the University of Ulster, UK. She is now works as an Independent Research Consultant. JOHN MALTBY is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Leicester, UK. His books include Statistics for Nurses.

'This book is an ideal resource for new users of SPSS as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of some of the software's capabilities. The book is suitable both as an introductory and an intermediate course book.' - Willis O. Odek, University of Aberdeen, Sociological Research Online.

• PrefaceIntroductionOrientationData InputListing and Exploring DataData Selection and Manipulationt-testsCross-tabulation AnalysisAnalysis of Variance Correlation and RegressionFactor AnalysisLoglinear AnalysisMultiple Response SetsConclusionAppendix 1Quick Look-Up Guides to the Dataset VariablesAppendix 2 ScalesAppendix 3 Social Attitudes Survey QuestionnaireFour Accompanying Datasets: Crime, Health, Politics, Poverty