A2S 3.1 Guide

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Q: What is the A2S utility?

A2S is a one-way utility designed to process data from ADM or Ratings-to-Scores (RTS) into SPSS. It will not allow you to import SPSS data into ADM.

Q: What do I need in order to use the A2S utility?

To use the A2S utility you will need:

• Data exported from ADM or Ratings-to-Scores (RTS) in .CSV (comma delimited and quoted fields) format for raw (item) or scored (profile) data.
• SPSS versions 11.5 to 15*
• Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer (provided on the ADM and A2S installation CDs, or from www.adobe.com.
• experience with SPSS Command Syntax Window and user interface.

  *Student version of SPSS not supported

Q: Can the A2S utility import data into ADM for scoring?

A2S is a one-way utility designed to process date from ADM or Ratings-to-Scores (RTS) into SPSS. It will not allow you to import SPSS data into ADM. However, Ratings-to-Scores (RTS) can create a transfer file to get data into ADM. Click here for more information about Ratings-to-Scores (RTS).