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San K

Matrix optimisation style syntax help

Hello,

I'm wondering if anyone can help me with an algorithm (in spss) used
for matching participants to controls.

I have about 4000 participants and 700,000 potential controls.

Just to make it simple, say that we have a participant, potential
control and Squared differences as:

DATA LIST FREE / Participant (A10) pControl (A10) SSD.
BEGIN DATA
P1 C1 0.7
P1 C2 0.4
P1 C3 0.99
P1 C4 0.29
P2 C1 0.56
P2 C2 0.39
P2 C3 0.2
P2 C4 0.32
P3 C2 0.37
P3 C4 0.27
P3 C6 0.11
P3 C7 0.03
P4 C1 0.04
P4 C2 0.04
P4 C4 0.05
P4 C6 0.89
END DATA.

Now, I need to find a good NON repeated control for each participant
where the total of SSD is minimised. Key points here are ‘non
repeated’ and ‘minimised total SSD’.

Currently I'm simply sorting by SSD. Then picking from the top and
making sure I don't pick the same control again. This process doesn't
necessarily minimise the total sum of squared differences.

I’m reasonably comfortable LOOPS, DO REAPEATS and macros.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
San

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Peck, Jon

Re: Matrix optimisation style syntax help

Why not use the FUZZY case-control matching extension command available from SPSS Developer Central (www.spss.com/devcentral)? It doesn't minimize an overall function - that's a very hard problem, but you can specify a tolerance for matches on any number of variables.

Regards,
Jon Peck

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 1:57 AM
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Subject: [SPSSX-L] Matrix optimisation style syntax help

Hello,

I'm wondering if anyone can help me with an algorithm (in spss) used
for matching participants to controls.

I have about 4000 participants and 700,000 potential controls.

Just to make it simple, say that we have a participant, potential
control and Squared differences as:

DATA LIST FREE / Participant (A10) pControl (A10) SSD.
BEGIN DATA
P1 C1 0.7
P1 C2 0.4
P1 C3 0.99
P1 C4 0.29
P2 C1 0.56
P2 C2 0.39
P2 C3 0.2
P2 C4 0.32
P3 C2 0.37
P3 C4 0.27
P3 C6 0.11
P3 C7 0.03
P4 C1 0.04
P4 C2 0.04
P4 C4 0.05
P4 C6 0.89
END DATA.

Now, I need to find a good NON repeated control for each participant
where the total of SSD is minimised. Key points here are 'non
repeated' and 'minimised total SSD'.

Currently I'm simply sorting by SSD. Then picking from the top and
making sure I don't pick the same control again. This process doesn't
necessarily minimise the total sum of squared differences.

I'm reasonably comfortable LOOPS, DO REAPEATS and macros.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
San

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Peck, Jon

PASW Statistics Certification

SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...

In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to introduce its first software certification program: the PASW Statistics (Level I) Exam. Earning your certification in PASW Statistics will give you an edge that will distinguish you from your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive Analytics solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever your career takes you.

The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if you register and complete the Level I exam as a beta participant (dare I say test beta tester?) by September 15.

Go to
http://www.spss.com/certification/

to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can schedule the test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.

Regards,
Jon Peck

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Salbod

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

Jon, Can I assume that the PASW Statistics training is not free?

Steve

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Subject: PASW Statistics Certification

SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...

In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to introduce its first software certification program: the PASW Statistics (Level I) Exam. Earning your certification in PASW Statistics will give you an edge that will distinguish you from your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive Analytics solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever your career takes you.

The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if you register and complete the Level I exam as a beta participant (dare I say test beta tester?) by September 15.

Go to
http://www.spss.com/certification/

to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can schedule the test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.

Regards,
Jon Peck

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msherman

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

I just went to the Pearson site to schedule the test and it required $199. Martin sherman

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:21 AM
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Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification

Jon, Can I assume that the PASW Statistics training is not free?

Steve

-----Original Message-----
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Subject: PASW Statistics Certification

SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...

In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to introduce its first software certification program: the PASW Statistics (Level I) Exam. Earning your certification in PASW Statistics will give you an edge that will distinguish you from your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive Analytics solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever your career takes you.

The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if you register and complete the Level I exam as a beta participant (dare I say test beta tester?) by September 15.

Go to
http://www.spss.com/certification/

to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can schedule the test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.

Regards,
Jon Peck

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Peck, Jon

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

To register as a Beta participant, visit www.vue.com/spss and enter promo code SPSSBetaL1. Sorry for not including that information in the original posting.

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 8:25 AM
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Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] PASW Statistics Certification

I just went to the Pearson site to schedule the test and it required $199. Martin sherman

-----Original Message-----
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Subject: PASW Statistics Certification

SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...

In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to introduce its first software certification program: the PASW Statistics (Level I) Exam. Earning your certification in PASW Statistics will give you an edge that will distinguish you from your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive Analytics solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever your career takes you.

The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if you register and complete the Level I exam as a beta participant (dare I say test beta tester?) by September 15.

Go to
http://www.spss.com/certification/

to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can schedule the test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.

Regards,
Jon Peck

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Peck, Jon

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

And one more posting on this. If you have any questions about the certification program, please email

[hidden email]

and someone from the Training group will respond.

Regards,
Jon

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Subject: PASW Statistics Certification

SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...

In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to introduce its first software certification program: the PASW Statistics (Level I) Exam. Earning your certification in PASW Statistics will give you an edge that will distinguish you from your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive Analytics solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever your career takes you.

The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if you register and complete the Level I exam as a beta participant (dare I say test beta tester?) by September 15.

Go to
http://www.spss.com/certification/

to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can schedule the test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.

Regards,
Jon Peck

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zstatman

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

In reply to this post by Peck, Jon

One of "old times" should ask: Are you going to "grandfather" us in?

lol

W

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
Peck, Jon
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:41 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification

To register as a Beta participant, visit www.vue.com/spss and enter promo
code SPSSBetaL1. Sorry for not including that information in the original
posting.

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
Martin Sherman
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 8:25 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] PASW Statistics Certification

I just went to the Pearson site to schedule the test and it required $199.
Martin sherman

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
Peck, Jon
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:24 AM
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Subject: PASW Statistics Certification

SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...

In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to introduce its
first software certification program: the PASW Statistics (Level I) Exam.
Earning your certification in PASW Statistics will give you an edge that
will distinguish you from your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive
Analytics solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW
Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever your career
takes you.

The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if you
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test beta tester?) by September 15.

Go to
http://www.spss.com/certification/

to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can schedule the
test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.

Regards,
Jon Peck

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Maguin, Eugene

Re: Matrix optimisation style syntax help

In reply to this post by San K

San,

On one hand it seems like a solution to your question is pretty simple given
a couple of assumptions. 1) Participants and controls can be separated into
two datasets. 2) SSD is a property of controls only. Given this, sort the
controls file by SSD (I assume that any duplicates have already been removed
from the controls file.), select the first 4000 controls and match those
back to the participants without using the BY subcommand.

On the other hand, I'll bet this scheme isn't correct. Could that be true?
If so, what's missing in the explanation of the problem?

Gene Maguin

>>I'm wondering if anyone can help me with an algorithm (in spss) used
for matching participants to controls.

I have about 4000 participants and 700,000 potential controls.

Just to make it simple, say that we have a participant, potential
control and Squared differences as:

DATA LIST FREE / Participant (A10) pControl (A10) SSD.
BEGIN DATA
P1 C1 0.7
P1 C2 0.4
P1 C3 0.99
P1 C4 0.29
P2 C1 0.56
P2 C2 0.39
P2 C3 0.2
P2 C4 0.32
P3 C2 0.37
P3 C4 0.27
P3 C6 0.11
P3 C7 0.03
P4 C1 0.04
P4 C2 0.04
P4 C4 0.05
P4 C6 0.89
END DATA.

Now, I need to find a good NON repeated control for each participant
where the total of SSD is minimised. Key points here are 'non
repeated' and 'minimised total SSD'.

Currently I'm simply sorting by SSD. Then picking from the top and
making sure I don't pick the same control again. This process doesn't
necessarily minimise the total sum of squared differences.

I'm reasonably comfortable LOOPS, DO REAPEATS and macros.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
San

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Brian Cooper

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

In reply to this post by msherman

I have just done it as it is multiple choice on screen type of assessment.
It is free at the moment for the beta testers and Costs $250 in Australia.
It appears that it will be handled by authorized test centers on the same
lines as Microsoft or cisco certification programs.

Brian Cooper

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
Martin Sherman
Sent: Wednesday, 9 September 2009 12:25 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification

I just went to the Pearson site to schedule the test and it required $199.
Martin sherman

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
Salbod, Mr. Stephen
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:21 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification

Jon, Can I assume that the PASW Statistics training is not free?

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
Peck, Jon
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:24 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: PASW Statistics Certification

SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...

In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to introduce its
first software certification program: the PASW Statistics (Level I) Exam.
Earning your certification in PASW Statistics will give you an edge that
will distinguish you from your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive
Analytics solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW
Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever your career
takes you.

The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if you
register and complete the Level I exam as a beta participant (dare I say
test beta tester?) by September 15.

Go to
http://www.spss.com/certification/

to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can schedule the
test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.

Regards,
Jon Peck

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Salbod

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

In reply to this post by Peck, Jon

Jon: Is this an online exam? Steve

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Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification

To register as a Beta participant, visit www.vue.com/spss and enter promo code SPSSBetaL1. Sorry for not including that information in the original posting.

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Martin Sherman
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 8:25 AM
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Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] PASW Statistics Certification

I just went to the Pearson site to schedule the test and it required $199. Martin sherman

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Peck, Jon
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:24 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: PASW Statistics Certification

SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...

In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to introduce its first software certification program: the PASW Statistics (Level I) Exam. Earning your certification in PASW Statistics will give you an edge that will distinguish you from your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive Analytics solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever your career takes you.

The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if you register and complete the Level I exam as a beta participant (dare I say test beta tester?) by September 15.

Go to
http://www.spss.com/certification/

to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can schedule the test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.

Regards,
Jon Peck

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Jon Oh

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

Are you trying to be sarcastic or funny?

You failed either way.

I asked a legitimate question. I was asking what the questions were. I just want to know what exactly is being certified. After all, SPSS does not equal statistics.

On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Salbod, Mr. Stephen <[hidden email]> wrote:

Jon: Is this an online exam? Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Peck, Jon

Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:41 AM
To: [hidden email]

Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification

To register as a Beta participant, visit www.vue.com/spss and enter promo code SPSSBetaL1. Sorry for not including that information in the original posting.

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Martin Sherman
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 8:25 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] PASW Statistics Certification

I just went to the Pearson site to schedule the test and it required $199. Martin sherman

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Peck, Jon
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:24 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: PASW Statistics Certification

SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...

In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to introduce its first software certification program: the PASW Statistics (Level I) Exam. Earning your certification in PASW Statistics will give you an edge that will distinguish you from your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive Analytics solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever your career takes you.

The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if you register and complete the Level I exam as a beta participant (dare I say test beta tester?) by September 15.

Go to
http://www.spss.com/certification/

to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can schedule the test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.

Regards,
Jon Peck

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Re: PASW Statistics Certification

Jon Oh:

I really think that Steve's question was directed to JON Peck, not you.

Marta GG

Jon Oh wrote:

> Are you trying to be sarcastic or funny?
> You failed either way.
> I asked a legitimate question. I was asking what the questions were. I
> just want to know what exactly is being certified. After all, SPSS
> does not equal statistics.
>
> On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Salbod, Mr. Stephen <[hidden email]
> <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>
> Jon: Is this an online exam? Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]
> <mailto:[hidden email]>] On Behalf Of Peck, Jon
> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:41 AM
> To: [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification
>
> To register as a Beta participant, visit www.vue.com/spss
> <http://www.vue.com/spss> and enter promo code SPSSBetaL1. Sorry
> for not including that information in the original posting.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]
> <mailto:[hidden email]>] On Behalf Of Martin Sherman
> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 8:25 AM
> To: [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] PASW Statistics Certification
>
> I just went to the Pearson site to schedule the test and it
> required $199. Martin sherman
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]
> <mailto:[hidden email]>] On Behalf Of Peck, Jon
> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:24 AM
> To: [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
> Subject: PASW Statistics Certification
>
> SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...
>
> In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to
> introduce its first software certification program: the PASW
> Statistics (Level I) Exam. Earning your certification in PASW
> Statistics will give you an edge that will distinguish you from
> your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive Analytics
> solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW
> Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever
> your career takes you.
>
> The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if
> you register and complete the Level I exam as a beta participant
> (dare I say test beta tester?) by September 15.
>
> Go to
> http://www.spss.com/certification/
>
> to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can
> schedule the test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.
>
> Regards,
> Jon Peck
>
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Re: PASW Statistics Certification

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Jon Oh wrote

--- snip ---
I asked a legitimate question. I was asking what the questions were. I just
want to know what exactly is being certified. After all, SPSS does not equal
statistics.

Jon raises a good point: The ability to get SPSS (or PAWS) to produce output does not require vast amounts of statistical expertise. (Ask anyone who has taught an undergrad stats course using SPSS, or consulted with researchers.) It must to some degree certify one's ability to do the former--it is being put on by SPSS, after all. But how much does it test statistical knowledge?

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Peck, Jon

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

In reply to this post by Salbod

Apparently this message failed to post. I'm trying again, tinkering with the wording

Please send [peck] any questions about the certification to [hidden email], where you will get a more informed answer.

Regards,
Jon

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Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] PASW Statistics Certification

Jon: Is this an online exam? Steve

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> Jon raises a good point: The ability to get SPSS (or PAWS) to produce
> output does not require vast amounts of statistical expertise. (Ask
> anyone
> who has taught an undergrad stats course using SPSS, or consulted with
> researchers.) It must to some degree certify one's ability to do the
> former--it is being put on by SPSS, after all. But how much does it test
> statistical knowledge?

Today I've taken the exam at a testing center. Unfortunately I'm not allowed
to tell anybody about the contents. So, I do not know if a discussion on the
spssx-list is possible.

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Re: PASW Statistics Certification

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The best way to know what is on the exam is to take it. I did. However, I won't know my score for some time. Kind of a drag. I am sure that few people on this list will have any problems with doing well on the test.

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-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 10:07 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification

Jon Oh:

I really think that Steve's question was directed to JON Peck, not you.

Marta GG

Jon Oh wrote:

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Re: PASW Statistics Certification

Hi all,

The link that Jon (Peck) gave gives some idea of the content
(http://www.spss.com/certification/ - see bottom left).

It suggests that the exam covers topics from the three listed courses,
Introduction to SPSS, Introduction to Statistical Analysis, and Data Management
and Manipulation. If you follow the link to the Course Descriptions
(http://www.spss.com/training/descriptions.cfm) you can find detailed tables of
contents for each of these.

Steve - when I went through the enrollment process it got me to nominate a local
testing centre where I would physically sit the exam.

Cheers,
Kylie.

Quoting "Guerrero, Rodrigo" <[hidden email]>:

> The best way to know what is on the exam is to take it. I did. However, I
> won't know my score for some time. Kind of a drag. I am sure that few people
> on this list will have any problems with doing well on the test.
>
>
>
> Rodrigo A. Guerrero | Director Of Marketing Research and Analysis | The
> Scooter Store | 830.627.4317
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
> Marta García-Granero
> Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 10:07 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification
>
> Jon Oh:
>
> I really think that Steve's question was directed to JON Peck, not you.
>
> Marta GG
>
>
> Jon Oh wrote:
> > Are you trying to be sarcastic or funny?
> > You failed either way.
> > I asked a legitimate question. I was asking what the questions were. I
> > just want to know what exactly is being certified. After all, SPSS
> > does not equal statistics.
> >
> > On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Salbod, Mr. Stephen <[hidden email]
> > <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
> >
> > Jon: Is this an online exam? Steve
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]
> > <mailto:[hidden email]>] On Behalf Of Peck, Jon
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 10:41 AM
> > To: [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
> > Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification
> >
> > To register as a Beta participant, visit www.vue.com/spss
> > <http://www.vue.com/spss> and enter promo code SPSSBetaL1. Sorry
> > for not including that information in the original posting.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]
> > <mailto:[hidden email]>] On Behalf Of Martin Sherman
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 8:25 AM
> > To: [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
> > Subject: Re: [SPSSX-L] PASW Statistics Certification
> >
> > I just went to the Pearson site to schedule the test and it
> > required $199. Martin sherman
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]
> > <mailto:[hidden email]>] On Behalf Of Peck, Jon
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:24 AM
> > To: [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
> > Subject: PASW Statistics Certification
> >
> > SPSS is starting a certification program for PASW Statistics...
> >
> > In response to extensive user feedback, SPSS is pleased to
> > introduce its first software certification program: the PASW
> > Statistics (Level I) Exam. Earning your certification in PASW
> > Statistics will give you an edge that will distinguish you from
> > your peers. And, because SPSS Inc.'s Predictive Analytics
> > solutions are recognized globally, you can be sure that the PASW
> > Statistics credential will carry the same significance wherever
> > your career takes you.
> >
> > The program is now in beta test. The test fee is being waived if
> > you register and complete the Level I exam as a beta participant
> > (dare I say test beta tester?) by September 15.
> >
> > Go to
> > http://www.spss.com/certification/
> >
> > to read about the details and to sign up for the test. You can
> > schedule the test online, by phone, or through a nearby test center.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Jon Peck
> >
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Roberts, Michael

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

I went through the registration process, and depending upon where you are, the testing facility may be close or quite distant. In my case, the three closest ones listed did not offer the testing.

HTH
Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Kylie Lange
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 7:44 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification

Hi all,

The link that Jon (Peck) gave gives some idea of the content
(http://www.spss.com/certification/ - see bottom left).

It suggests that the exam covers topics from the three listed courses,
Introduction to SPSS, Introduction to Statistical Analysis, and Data Management
and Manipulation. If you follow the link to the Course Descriptions
(http://www.spss.com/training/descriptions.cfm) you can find detailed tables of
contents for each of these.

Steve - when I went through the enrollment process it got me to nominate a local
testing centre where I would physically sit the exam.

Cheers,
Kylie.

Quoting "Guerrero, Rodrigo" <[hidden email]>:

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Lemon, John S.

Re: PASW Statistics Certification

I did the same and had 5 centres ranging from 45 to 130 miles away - none of which offered the certification - but then I am in the north-east of Scotland !! L

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-----Original Message-----
From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Roberts, Michael
Sent: 10 September 2009 15:34
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: PASW Statistics Certification

I went through the registration process, and depending upon where you are, the testing facility may be close or quite distant. In my case, the three closest ones listed did not offer the testing.

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