Pearson r Correlation Matrix in SPSS (easy interpretation trick!)

In this video I'll show you how to conduct a Pearson-r product-moment correlation analysis in SPSS. Plus, if you stick around until the end I'll show you a formatting trick that makes interpreting large correlation matrices easier!

TIME-STAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Dataset overview
01:54 - Correlation analysis
03:28 - Interpreting the results in SPSS
04:54 - Export to Excel and conditional formatting
07:10 - Visually analyzing trends in the correlation results
08:30 - Key points and where to head next

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Weir, J. P., & Vincent, W. J. (2020). Statistics in kinesiology. Human Kinetics Publishers.

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Dr. Jacob Goodin is a professor of kinesiology at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), and holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance from East Tennessee State University. He has over a decade of experience as a strength and conditioning coach and sport scientist from the high school to NCAA Division I levels. In addition to his role as a professor and research mentor, Dr. Goodin directs the Athlete Monitoring Initiative at PLNU, which provides testing and monitoring services to over 200 athletes yearly as well as research opportunities for kinesiology students.

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[ryanharris]

I am very new to SPSS, the more I watch your videos, the easier it is to use this system!

[luciavaldez]

The ability to use the color function is so interesting! This feature is super helpful especially as a visual learner.

[JulissanJuarez]

Other resources besides Excel are so useful and you make all of them seem so easy. Thank you so much Dr!

[ellieconiaris]

This was definately a tough one but you explained everything in a easy and not intimidating way which was helpful because that looked like a ton at first but I feel a little better after watching!

[willhopkins]

SPSS has been off my radar because how how much more confusing than excel or sheets it can feel, so these videos help make me feel more comfortable using it.

[miadenava]

Wow! The color function was super helpful! Thank you for this video.

[DerekLukes]

Great video! SPSS was super intimidating at the start but these videos have really helped me get use to the program and use it effectively! Thanks

[KarinaBrambila]

I have never used SPSS, this video was really helpful to understand it. I also really liked the addition of color, it helps to look at the data more efficiently.

[evakoutelieris]

I really appreciate how you show how to do everything on excel because I am always so lost on the program.

[zerahcolaso]

Thank youuuu soooo muchhhh. You dont know how helpless I was with this 😭.God bless you everything was so clear ❤.

[BrianaReynoso]

I usually feel more comfortable using Excel but through this video I learned that SPSS is extremely useful and not very complicated once you get used to it

[alanaguinaldo]

SPSS is still a new software for me, so this video was extremely helpful to grab a brief understanding of it.

[tonymarr]

This video was super helpful when learning about the correlations matrix in SPSS, I now have a full understanding of the person R correlations matrix in SPSS, .

[sarahcox]

Learning how to use this program has been difficult for me but going step by step with the videos has helped. Hoping to get a better grasp on this soon!

[emmalynchang]

I really liked this trick that you included in this. The color really helps to see these trends more clearly!

[Alana_]

So interesting how it shows the relationships between multiple variables. It's a lot easier to identify patterns and dependencies in the data.

[JacobCampman]

I've never used SPSS before, but watching this video makes it seem pretty simple.

[katmiller]

I like how you included application to a research project and common errors.

[vanessaviramontesPLNU]

Dr. Goodin,
Although I use excel over SPSS this video was still very informational. And if I ever need to use SPSS I know exactly where to look!

[JosephBatres]

I am still new to SPSS so this video was helpful and learning how to use it.