Very Computer

Thanks for your help.

Sincerely,

Allen

It sounds like the version that you have is the cheap student version.
Excel 97 - current versions have macros or functions that rival those
offered in the version of SPSS that you have.  Exponential smoothing can
easily be done in Excel and the instructions are probably easier to follow.
Do a search on msn.com for exponential smoothing and Excel and I am sure
that you will find lots of exercises and how-to's.

Quote:> I am having trouble with developing a Line Graph for a Time Series
Analysis.
> The procedure involves exponential smoothing of the time series data.
First
> of all, the SPSS manual states that I should be able to go to the menu and
> click on Analyze, Time Series, and Exponential Smoothing.  I am able to
> click on Analyze but my drop down box does not offer Time Series or
> Exponential Smoothing.  Do I need to purchase another SPSS add-on.  The
> manual states that the Exponential Smoothing feature is available in the
> Student Version and in the Trends module.  I am pretty certain that
> purchased the Student Version due to the fact that I bought it at my
> university's bookstore.

> Thanks for your help.

> Sincerely,

> Allen

Thanks for responding to my question. I checked and I actually have the
SPSS 11.5 Grad Pack version. I will try the Excel program but can you tell
me any hints on using SPSS in drawing a line graph which shows Exponential
Smoothing? I am having trouble with developing a Line Graph for a Time
Series Analysis. The procedure involves exponential smoothing of the time
series data.

Thanks,

Allen

Quote:> Charles,

> Thanks for responding to my question. I checked and I actually have the
> SPSS 11.5 Grad Pack version. I will try the Excel program but can you tell
> me any hints on using SPSS in drawing a line graph which shows Exponential
> Smoothing? I am having trouble with developing a Line Graph for a Time
> Series Analysis. The procedure involves exponential smoothing of the time
> series data.

> Thanks,

> Allen

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