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Best Practices

Timesaving and problem-preventing tips

  • Keep the Log! Tip on keeping log of syntax commands in SPSS output.
  • Which type of Output Window should I use? Advice on which output window to use.
  • Safeguard the initial data file! Simple tip to prevent your original data from undesired changes
  • Syntax 1, syntax 2, syntax 3, … Simple tip to name your syntax file with version number, to make it clear and safe
  • My Syntax Window toolbar Timesaving feature for quick access to most oftenly used components - customized toolbar
  • Changing data folder each month? How to avoid correction of entire syntax files when data folder changes. Use macro to define path.
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