This class, presented by Garth E. Thimgan and James R. Thimgan is a three-day session essential for anyone wanting basic training with SPSS and a look  into time trending and ratio studies.  It is designed for the complete novice and is recommended for students having limited or no exposure to SPSS.

About The Workshop: The workshop is tailored toward Mass Appraisal and Assessment. It begins by exploring SPSS, which includes an introduction to the main windows that are used during an SPSS session. Each window is defined and the appropriate applications are explained and demonstrated. Once the student has completed exploring the various windows, they are introduced to the basics in Time Trending techniques. Some methods utilized include the sale to assessment ratio method, unit rate analysis and time as a regression variable. After the basic techniques have been introduced, hands-on labs will be utilized to reinforce methodology. Ratio studies are the final topic covered in this class. Students will learn what statistics are most important and learn how to apply these analyses in SPSS. Graphs and charts are a major component of SPSS and the students are shown how to use the various charts and graphs available in SPSS for all types of analyses. Throughout the three-day class students utilize lab exercises that apply the techniques used on actual data from various jurisdictions throughout the country.