SPSS analysis

Is there a way in SPSS syntax to count the number of words in a string varaible list. For example the question asks how many words can you think of that start with the letter R. Is there a way in syntax to count the number if they were separated by a comma?

I had to create a survey for a class of mine. All of the responses were recorded using google docs. From google docs I had to export everything to excel. And then from excel I imported (or exported?) everythng into SPSS. I was able to recode all of the original responses (i.e. male=1, female=2,...

Like to know the following questions comes under which type of measurment(ordinal,nominal,ratio and interval)? A) Liking school(label)- 1) like a lot,2) like a bit,3) not verymuch,4) not at all(values) - ? B)Truancy of students(label)- 1)0days 2) 1day 3) 2days 4) 3days 5) 4 days or...

I have 2 variables date_applied (mm/dd/yy) and birth (mm/dd/yy) How do I calculate the age at time of application? Thanks!