Many students start their statistical analysis without confirming whether their data follows a normal distribution. This mistake often leads to incorrect statistical tests, unreliable results, and major problems in dissertation analysis.
This guide explains how to run the Kolmogorov Smirnov test in SPSS, when to use it for testing normality, and how to interpret the p value and output correctly. You will also learn the formula behind the test, how the calculator works, and the difference between one-sample and two-sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests.
If you are working on a thesis, assignment, or dissertation and struggling with SPSS outputs, this tutorial will help you understand your results and apply the correct statistical methods.