Recode

Recoding is basically performed when the existing variable is a continuous variable and we want to reclassify the scores into different groups.

STEP 1

• On the Menu Bar, select "Transform" --> "Recode into Different Variables".
• A pop-up window will appear.

 

STEP 2

• Insert the variable which we would like to reclassify the scores into different groups in the "Numeric Variable -> Output Variable" box.
• Click "Old and New Values".

STEP 3

• A method to reclassify the Old Value is by using "Range".
• Insert New Value as a new classified group in the "Value" box.
• Click "Add".
• Repeat the steps until all New Values has been formed.
• Click "Continue".

Below is the example of my recoding from Old Value into New Value regarding the level of risk-taking.

 

0-2 = 1 (very low risk taker)

3-5 = 2 (cautious)

6-9 = 3 (moderate risk taker)

10-12 = 4 (high risk taker)

STEP 4 

• Insert the name of new grouping variable in the "Name" box under "Output Variable".
• Label the variable for more detailed explanation or you may edit it later.
• Click "Change" and then "OK".

 

 

The output from the recoding process