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Complex Samples Descriptives
The Complex Samples Descriptives procedure displays univariate summary statistics for several
variables. Optionally, you can request statistics by subgroups, defined by one or more categorical
variables.
Using Complex Samples Descrip tives to Analyze A ctivity Levels
A researcher wants to study the activity levels of U.S. citizens, using the results of the National
Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and a previously created analysis plan. For more information,
see the topic Using the Complex Samples Analysis Preparation Wizard to Ready NHIS Public
Data in Chapter 14 on p. 140.
A subset o f the 2000 survey is collected in nhis2000_subset.sav. The analysis plan is stored
in nhis2000_subset.csaplan. For more information, see the topic Sample Files in Appendix A
in IBM SPSS Complex Samples 19. Use Complex Samples Descriptives to produce univariate
descriptive statistics for activity levels.
Running the Analysis
E To run a Complex Samples Descriptives analysis, from the menus choose:
Analyze > Complex Samples > Descriptives...
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