= Random samples in SPSS = Two methods are available to produce random samples in SPSS using syntax. Cutting and pasting the syntax in the box below and then running in a SPSS syntax window produces a 10% sample (without replacement). The sample will be contained in a file called tenpc.sav on the C: drive. {{{ temporary. sample .10. save outfile="c:\tenpc.sav". }}} The syntax in the box below produces a sample of size 500 from a total sample of 5000 (without replacement) and saves in a file called tenpc.sav on the C: drive. {{{ temporary. sample 500 from 5000. save outfile="c:\tenpc.sav". }}}