Handling Data Files

Get File
retrieve an existing data file
Read Raw Data
reading data that come in ASCII (text) format
Save File
save your working file
Rename Variables
give new names to variables
Labeling Variables and Values
attach meaningful labels to make output readable
Variable Display
change the way data values appear
Level of Measurement
define properties of variables
Missing Values
define values that indicate missing data
Select Cases
select a subsample of your data for analysis
List Variables
have part of your data written into the output
Delete Variables
drop variables from your data set
Split File
split data into groups
Case Weights
give different weights to individual cases
Merge Files (ADD and MATCH)
put together two or more data files
Aggregate
compute data that represent several cases in the data file