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ENCODER: Stata module to encode strings into numerics with the option to replace

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  • David Tannenbaum

    (University of Utah)

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Abstract

encoder is identical to encode, but also includes options to (i) replace an existing variable instead of generating a new variable, and (ii) set the first labeled value to start at 0, rather than at 1. The second option can be useful, among other things, when the encoded variable will be used as a predictor variable in a regression. Code for this module is heavily based on Kenneth L. Simmon's earlier program rencode (March 2006), and should be viewed as a revised version of that program.

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  • David Tannenbaum, 2020. "ENCODER: Stata module to encode strings into numerics with the option to replace," Statistical Software Components S458823, Boston College Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:boc:bocode:s458823
    Note: This module should be installed from within Stata by typing "ssc install encoder". The module is made available under terms of the GPL v3 (https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt). Windows users should not attempt to download these files with a web browser.
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