This book investigates the fundamental operational procedures for utilizing the SPSS/PC+ statistical software package within an MS-DOS environment. Author Eelko Huizingh provides a structured instructional framework designed to bridge the gap between raw data collection and statistical interpretation. By utilizing practical working sessions, the text establishes a methodology for managing datasets, executing command-line or menu-driven operations, and analyzing output effectively.

Experts and academic users recognize this text as a foundational manual for early iterations of statistical software on personal computers. Readers frequently note the practical, session-based approach as an effective method for mastering the specific syntax and menu structures of the SPSS/PC+ 5.0 environment.