Comparing SPSS Data files

[Eugenio Grant]

Hi:

 

I have 2 SPSS Data Files provided by 2 different companies. Both have
229 variables and 350 cases. Is there a method or way to compare if both
files are identical or not.  This is important to make sure that they
are the same or if not, where are the differences.

 

I know for sure that both databases have the same variables, but not if
they contain the same info.

 

Any ideas???

[Ramzan Afzal]

Eugenio:

Visit the link mentioned below and download the book and you will find solution to your query plus spss syntax which will help you to compare two files.

http://www.spss.com/spss/data_management_book.htm

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Subject:  Comparing SPSS Data files
Date:  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:12:15 -0600

>Hi:
>
>
>
>I have 2 SPSS Data Files provided by 2 different companies. Both have
>229 variables and 350 cases. Is there a method or way to compare if both
>files are identical or not.  This is important to make sure that they
>are the same or if not, where are the differences.
>
>
>
>I know for sure that both databases have the same variables, but not if
>they contain the same info.
>
>
>
>Any ideas???

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[Jerabek Jindrich]

Hello Eugenio,

Comparing two files, looking for differences can be easily done with SPSS Data entry software. There is a function that compares 2 sav files, finds differences - data, variables, mismatched ID ... and prints a log file describing found discrepancy.

HTH
Jindra

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> Od: Eugenio Grant <[hidden email]>
> Předmět: Comparing SPSS Data files
> Datum: 12.1.2007 22:12:26
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> Hi:
>
>
>
> I have 2 SPSS Data Files provided by 2 different companies. Both have
> 229 variables and 350 cases. Is there a method or way to compare if both
> files are identical or not.  This is important to make sure that they
> are the same or if not, where are the differences.
>
>
>
> I know for sure that both databases have the same variables, but not if
> they contain the same info.
>
>
>
> Any ideas???
>
>
>