Recoding in SPSS
November 2nd, 2006 Lawrence
Hi SPSSlog users,Â
The following link is the simple example for recoding in SPSS and it’s explaining the purpose also. After reading this content, I welcome more discussion on this. At the end all the SPSS Log users will get more information about recoding in SPSS with more examples. In SPSS we have two different method of recoding (Recode into same variable and Recode into Different variable). We will discuss the features and utilization of these two functions from different applications.Â
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www.cariboo.bc.ca/ae/geography/courses/270/softwareguides/recodingspss.pdf
Thanks,
Lawrence
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1. Ern | January 22nd, 2007 at 10:37 pm
Thanks Lawrence.
It would be good if you could add some tips on efficient multiple recodes - often used with say Likert coded responses to questions where you want to reduce the range.
There’s a paste function which seems somehow to reproduce the recode instructions but the OK button to finish it is greyed out.
The Help file is no help. (SPSS V14)
2. Debra Bolton | April 4th, 2008 at 11:35 am
How does one recode (write a recode statement) to drop the values of 8 and 9 from particular questions in a data set. I want to do that before I turn several categories into one index. Thank you.
3. Lawrence | April 4th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Hi Debra,
The below syntax is for recoding into SAME variable.
RECODE
q1 (8=SYSMIS) (9=SYSMIS) .
EXECUTE .
The below syntax is for recoding into NEW variable.
RECODE
q1 (8=SYSMIS) (9=SYSMIS) INTO new_q1 .
EXECUTE .
Instead of q1 you should use your variable name.
Also let me know incase of clarification required
Thanks,
Lawrence
Mail: lawrence_slj@yahoo.com
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