In SPSS, how do I create binary or dummy variables from an existing string variable?
When you have an existing string variable and want to create binary,
or dummy, variables from it, use the COMPUTE command or
RECODE with ELSE. Suppose a string variable
internet has three values, Email,
WWW, and SFTP:
SPSS sets 1 to a new variable email if the value of
internet is Email, and 0 otherwise. The other
dummy variables www and sftp are generated
in a similar manner. Also, you may use RECODE as
follows:
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Last modified on April 05, 2011.







