Aggregate on other functions?

[Aaron Field]

Hi all,

I'm new to SPSS and hopefully have found the location where my question can
be answered. Is it possible to aggregate data on an aggregate function
other than those listed such as mean, median, first, last, etc.? For
example the 4th encounter, not first?

Thanks,

Aaron

[Hector Maletta]

        Not directly, but you can operate first on the original data to make
it possible. For instance, in your example, with the original data file you
may create a variable that equals 1 for every fourth encounter, and then
aggregate that variable.

        Hector

        -----Mensaje original-----
De: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:[hidden email]] En nombre de Aaron
Field
Enviado el: 06 November 2006 23:59
Para: [hidden email]
Asunto: Aggregate on other functions?

        Hi all,

        I'm new to SPSS and hopefully have found the location where my
question can
        be answered. Is it possible to aggregate data on an aggregate
function
        other than those listed such as mean, median, first, last, etc.? For
        example the 4th encounter, not first?

        Thanks,

        Aaron