Speaking Stata: Seven steps for vexatious string variables
Abstract. String variables that seemingly should be numeric require some care. The
column provides a step-by-step guide explaining how to convert them or—as
the case may merit—to leave them as they are. Dates in string form,
identifiers and categorical variables, and pure numeric content trapped in
string form need different actions. Practical advice on good and not so good
technique is sprinkled throughout.
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Nicholas J. Cox, Clyde B. Schechter
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string variables, numeric variables, dates, encode, egen, destring
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