The easiest way to get started performing a statistical analysis is to open up the Analyze menu. Options are grouped by the general type of analysis, and the options for each test or output depends on the type of test.
For example, to run an ANOVA you are able to choose the independent and dependent variables from the pre-populated list from your dataset (1).
There are various options you can adjust and types of post hoc tests, depending on what is appropriate for your type of data (2).
The Paste button (3) at the bottom will take your settings from this window and paste them into the Syntax window if you want to track the steps of your process.
Once you've run your test, the output window will appear with the results as well as any error or warning messages. The left-hand panel will keep track of the tests you've run, and the entire output can be saved in a separate file at the end of your session.
If you are going to share your dataset with a repository or other collaborators, you will want to create a codebook that includes the variables and their descriptions (as you have set them up in the Variable View window).
Under the Analyze>Reports menu choose Codebook and set the appropriate options.
