______ is a widely used computer programme in social science research that allows quantitative data to be managed and analysed.

The correct answer is - SPSS

Key Points

• SPSS
  • SPSS stands for Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and is a widely used software for quantitative data analysis in social science research.
  • It enables researchers to manage and analyze large datasets using statistical methods.
  • SPSS offers a variety of statistical functions, including descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing.
  • The software is widely used in fields such as psychology, sociology, political science, and economics.

Additional Information

• Alternative Software for Data Analysis
  • Atlas.ti: Primarily used for qualitative data analysis rather than quantitative analysis.
  • Google Scholar: A search engine for finding academic papers and research articles, not a statistical tool.
  • Zotero: A reference management tool used for organizing and citing research sources, but not for data analysis.
• Common Statistical Techniques in SPSS
  • Descriptive Statistics: Mean, median, mode, standard deviation.
  • Inferential Statistics: T-tests, chi-square tests, ANOVA.
  • Regression Analysis: Linear regression, logistic regression.
  • Data Visualization: Histograms, bar charts, scatter plots.