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.