Saving imported data in SPSS format

After your data file has successfully been imported, you'll want to save the result as an SPSS data file (*.sav format) by following these steps:

Saving your results involves the following:

Step 1

In the active data window, click File > Save As. The Save Data As window will appear.

Step 2

Choose the directory where you want the file to be saved.

Step 3

Type a name for your file in the File name field.

Notes:

  • The Save as type list indicates that the file will be saved as an “SPSS Statistics (*.sav)” file. You may also select other file types for use in other statistical software programs (e.g., SAS or Stata, etc.).
  • If you wish to save only certain variables in your data set, click Variables and select the variables you wish to keep in your saved data file. Click Continue.
  • If you wish to protect your data file with a password, select the Encrypt file with password check box.

Step 4

When you are finished, click Save.