Unit 2 · Describe your data

How to make charts in SPSS Chart Builder

Choose the right SPSS chart: histograms, bar charts with error bars, scatterplots and boxplots in Chart Builder.

Pro lessonAbout 5 minutes7 practice questions

Chart Builder

Graphs › Chart Builder makes nearly every chart you need for a report. Pick a chart type, then drag variables onto the axes.

Chart Builder

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Y-Axis?3

X-Axis?

Gallery · Choose from:2

FavoritesBarLineAreaPie/PolarScatter/DotHistogramHigh-LowBoxplotDual Axes

Element Properties4Chart AppearanceOptions

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VariablesDrag from here onto the chart. The icon shows each variable's Measure, which decides where it can go.
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GalleryPick a chart type, then drag the picture you want onto the canvas above.
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Drop zonesDrag your grouping variable to X-Axis and your Scale variable to Y-Axis. SPSS shows the mean of each group by default.
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Element PropertiesChange what the bars show and tick Display error bars to add 95% confidence intervals.

If Chart Builder warns you about measurement levels, go back to Variable View and set Measure correctly first.

7 interactive practice questions are part of Pro, along with every other unit and unlimited hearts.