User`s guide

E-Prime User’s Guide
Chapter 5: Data Handling
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Administrator chooses the “Hide data” option for a variable, when the data file is opened with the
Open command, the spreadsheet will display a column for that variable but the cells in that
column will be blank. Likewise, the “Disallow edits” setting applied to a variable will result in a
display containing a column for that variable with data in the cells, but the cells will be read-only.
Similar security settings may be applied to annotations.
5.3.8 Export Data
Although E-DataAid includes the capability to perform limited descriptive statistics, E-DataAid is
designed to permit the exporting of data to various statistical packages, including the spreadsheet
as well as tables. To export tables, use the Export button on the Table dialog. To export the
spreadsheet, use E-DataAid’s Export command on the File menu to display the Export dialog.
In the “Export to” list select a format for exporting. The options include formatting for StatView
and SPSS, Excel, Compressed IFIS, E-Prime Text, and Other. When exporting the spreadsheet,
keep in mind that only the displayed data is exported. Any hidden columns or hidden rows will
not be exported.
To export to analysis formats other than those specifically listed, select the Other option in the
Export dialog and define the format using the available fields. The requirements of the package
attempting to import the data will define appropriate field values for the format of the export. Note
also that Excel is a standard export option. Most modern statistical programs will accept the tab
delimited format of Excel files.
5.3.9 Import Data
E-DataAid provides the capability to import three types of data: MEL Professional data,
PsyScope data, and data exported from E-DataAid as an E-Prime Text file. Refer to Chapter 5
E-DataAid in the E-Prime Reference Guide for a detailed description of each type of import.