Research Guides: Economics Subject Guide: Statistical software &amp; skills

Data software availability

Data software on campus

Library

Computers in the Multimedia Learning Center (MLC) on level 4 at the Main Library (AML) are equipped with data analysis software including SPSS, NVivo, Tableau, and more. For more details about software available at the Library, please visit Data Software.

School of Business

Databases under School of Business subscription
These databases/facilities are for use within the School of Business only. Please contact the School of Business IT Support (3411-5212) directly, or refer to School of Business Facilities for more details.
- Bloomberg Laboratory (DLB 907)
- Eikon (previously Datastream) (DLB 304A)
  - Eikon online training videos
  - Eikon online courses (Live)
- DTS: Direction of Trade Statistics (CD-ROM)
- IMF: International Financial Research (CD-ROM)
- Main Board Derivatives/Debt Securities Issuer Documents (CD-ROM)
- Tele-Trend Stock Master and Forex Data Service
- Trade Record (Main Board & GEM) (CD-ROM)
- TSCI Tai Ji Hong Kong Stock & Forex Data Service

EViews

The EViews software is installed on computers in DLB 302 and DLB 303.

EViews Online Tutorials
Each tutorial covers a set topic, and provides example data sets and EViews files so you can follow along.
Topics include workfiles, series & groups, basic estimation, time series estimation, and forecasting.

SPSS Skills

SPSS

Visit this SPSS Library Guide for more information: https://hkbu.libguides.com/spss

LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
Provides SPSS training courses compile by short videos.
Dates covered: Varies
Concurrent users: Limited account availability (see below)
Provider: LinkedIn

The number of licenses available to eligible HKBU users is limited and are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. To help ensure that everyone in the University community has an opportunity to access the platform, inactive users will be removed periodically.

Data Software Training Videos - SPSS (Cantonese)
Produced by the Library, this short video series introduces basic SPSS functions. The videos are in Cantonese and the topics include:
1. Importing data | 滙入數據
2. Descriptive Statistics | 描述統計
3. Outliers | 異常值
4. Data Transformation | 數據轉換
5. T-Tests
6. ANOVA
7. Regression | 迴歸

Books

How to Use SPSS® by Brian C. Cronk
ISBN: 9781351390002
Publication Date: 2018
Designed with the novice computer user in mind and for people who have no previous experience of using SPSS. Each chapter is divided into short sections that describe the statistic being used, important underlying assumptions, and how to interpret the results and express them in a research report. This book uses SPSS version 24.
SPSS survival manual : a step by step guide to data analysis using IBM SPSS (7th edition) by Julie Pallant
ISBN: 9781000256239
Publication Date: 2020
The SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software. This book uses SPSS version 26.
SPSS Demystified: A Simple Guide and Reference by Ronald D. Yockey
ISBN: 9781351976350
Publication Date: 2017-08-22
A student-friendly, step-by-step approach to using SPSS. This book uses SPSS version 24.
SPSS Statistics for Data Analysis and Visualization by Keith McCormick; Jesus Salcedo; Jason Verlen (Foreword by); Andrew Wheeler; Jon Peck
ISBN: 9781119183426
Publication Date: 2017-04-18
This book goes beyond the basics of SPSS Statistics to show you advanced techniques that exploit the full capabilities of SPSS. This book uses SPSS version 23.

Statistical Skills

Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics by Douglas A. Lind, William G. Marchal, & Samuel Adam Wathen
Call Number: 519.5 M381S 2014
ISBN: 9781259095641
Publication Date: 2014
Comprehensive coverage of statistical concepts and methods delivered in a student-friendly, step-by-step format.
A newer edition published in 2021 is available as course readings; call number [LC] HA29 .L56 2021.
Regression for Economics by Shahdad Naghshpour
ISBN: 9781606494059
Publication Date: 2012
This book provides the foundation and will help demystify regression analysis using examples from economics and with real data to show the applications of the method.
Regression: Models, Methods and Applications by Ludwig Fahrmeir, Thomas Kneib, Stefan Lang, & Brian Marx
ISBN: 9783642343322
Publication Date: 2013
The aim of this book is an applied and unified introduction into parametric, non- and semiparametric regression that closes the gap between theory and application. Primarily targets an audience that includes students, teachers, and practitioners in social, economic, and life sciences, as well as students and teachers in statistics programs, and mathematicians and computer scientists with interests in statistical modeling and data analysis.
Analysis of Financial Data by Gary Koop
Call Number: 332.015195 K837Ax 2006
ISBN: 9786610362141
Publication Date: 2006
This book teaches the basic methods and techniques of data analysis to finance students, by showing them how to apply such techniques in the context of real-world empirical problems.
Both e-book and print versions are available at the Library.