Re: Python jump start suggestions

Posted by King Douglas on Jun 26, 2006; 10:21pm
URL: http://spssx-discussion.165.s1.nabble.com/Suppressor-variables-in-moderated-multiple-regression-tp1069335p1069349.html

Laura,

  You'll find an excellent justification for learning and using Python in the Python section of the third edition of Raynald Levesque's SPSS Data Management book.  You can download it free in pdf from

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


  King Douglas

"Laura Berry, Dr." <[hidden email]> wrote:

King, Keith & others:

Okay, for those of us who are non-herpetologists, what is Python and why
will I almost certainly want it?

Thanks,
Laura

Laura Berry, Ed.D
Director of Student Success & Institutional Research
North Arkansas College
870.391-3280


On 6/26/06, King Douglas wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I've just upgraded to SPSS 14 and must put Python to good use as soon
as possible-the purpose of the upgrade from SPSS 13 is to accomplish a
pressing task that SPSS 14 and Python make eminently possible.
>
> I'm looking for your advice on tutorials, textbooks, manuals or
encouraging words regarding the best way to learn Python. I promise to
follow all (good) advice.
>
> Regards,
>
> King Douglas
> American Airlines Customer Research
>