There is no "below" keyword in RECODE. Each input value or interval is checked in order, and the first one that includes the value is used. Intervals are always closed ended.
So to achieve what you want here, you just need to list the intervals in the reverse order.
4.5 thru highest
then
3.5 thru 4.5
etc.
HTH,
Jon Peck
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The scale variable X which ranged from 0 to 5 will be recoded into Y with five categories as follows: A = lowest thru below 1.5; B = 1.5 thru below 2.5; C=2.5 thru below 3.5; D=3.5 thru below 4.5; and E= 4.5 to highest.
The syntax I wrote is:
STRING Y (a15).
RECODE X (lowest thru below 1.5 ="A") (1.5 thru below 2.5="B") (2.5 thru below 3.5="C") (3.5 thru below 4.5="D") (4.5 thru highest="E") INTO Y.
Execute.
This syntax does not work because of the word "below". What to use in place of "below" ? Your comments/suggestions to improve the syntax are appreciated.
Thank you.
Johnny T. Amora
Center for Learning and Performance Assessment
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Manila, Philippines
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