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SPSS 16: How to convert ratio-level measure into categorical variables?

Dear experts:

Hi!

I have a data as follows:
Annual Family income ($)
55,000
75,000
100,000
30,000
150,000

I would like to group the above family income as follows:
1) under 30,000
2) 30,001 - 50,000
3) 50,001 - 70,000
4) 70,001 - 90,000
5) 90,001 - 110,000
6) More than 110,000

I've already entered the entered the numbers (55,000, 75,000, 100,000, 30,000, 150,000 . . . . ).

I think there is a way to convert the entries into 3, 4, 5, 2, 6, . . ., using
some tools in SPSS.

Can you kindly show me how to make the conversion?

Thanks!

richdiesal

Hi duta -

Just curious why you offered no points for this question?

But anyway, the solution is through the "Transform" menu, under "Recode into Different Variables."

duta

ASKER

I thought the max of 500 points are offered by default.

Is there any change to that?

Thanks!

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richdiesal

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duta

ASKER

Thank you so much for your kind tip.

I already tried your tip.

I am going to try the "Accept as solution" button to award you points.

If it does not work, I do not know what else I can do.
Thanks!

duta

ASKER

TO Moderator:

I do accept richdiesal's tip as solution. His solution deserves the max 500 points.

For some reason, I cannot award points to him.

Thanks!

duta

richdiesal

Ahh, my bad. It hit my "SPSS" alert - didn't even check what zone it was in.

duta

ASKER

NetMinder,

Thank you so much for your kind message.

Please post this question in the site you deem most appropriate on my behalf.

Thanks in advance!

duta