Author(s)

Xiaoling Wan, Yan Cheng

Corresponding Author

Yan Cheng

ABSTRACT

Statistics is a methodological subject based on probability theory. It has important applications in almost all fields. The theory of statistical knowledge is as indispensable as the computers we use every day. It is a necessary quality for modern senior talents. People without statistical knowledge in modern society are like "the-not-educated". Statistics plays an important role in human activities and is applied in many fields. This article tries to present the history and essential terms of statistics, specially of SPSS, to help clarify the theory and application of it.

KEYWORDS

Statistics, SPSS, Social Science