The book "IBM SPSS Statistics 29 Step by Step: A Simple Guide and Reference" by Darren George and Paul Mallery is an 18th edition comprehensive guide to using SPSS software. It is designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced researchers, providing clear, step-by-step instructions and extensive use of four-color screenshots. The book covers a wide range of statistical procedures, from basic to advanced, including frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, regression, factor analysis, cluster analysis, and more. New to this edition is a chapter on meta-analysis, which introduces the use of SPSS for analyzing effect sizes across studies. The book also includes updated online instructor materials, data files, and a glossary, making it a valuable resource for students and instructors in various fields such as social sciences, behavioral sciences, and education.The book "IBM SPSS Statistics 29 Step by Step: A Simple Guide and Reference" by Darren George and Paul Mallery is an 18th edition comprehensive guide to using SPSS software. It is designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced researchers, providing clear, step-by-step instructions and extensive use of four-color screenshots. The book covers a wide range of statistical procedures, from basic to advanced, including frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, regression, factor analysis, cluster analysis, and more. New to this edition is a chapter on meta-analysis, which introduces the use of SPSS for analyzing effect sizes across studies. The book also includes updated online instructor materials, data files, and a glossary, making it a valuable resource for students and instructors in various fields such as social sciences, behavioral sciences, and education.