Date:         Mon, 24 Nov 2003 10:49:12 +0100
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Subject:      AW: How are missing values indicated in syntax?
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Hi Craig
Two approaches are possible: Using the Recode command or the Missing Value
command.
Hope this helps.
Christian

* using RECODE comand.
DATA LIST LIST /Var1.
BEGIN DATA
1
1
1
99
3
4
5
END DATA.
Freq Var Var1.

Recode Var1 (99 = Sysmiss).

Freq Var Var1.

* or using MISSING VALUE command:.
DATA LIST LIST /Var1.
BEGIN DATA
1
1
1
99
3
4
5
END DATA.

Missing Value var1 (99).


-----Ursprungliche Nachricht-----
Von: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:SPSSX-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU]Im Auftrag von
Craig Kolb
Gesendet: Montag, 24. November 2003 10:02
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Betreff: How are missing values indicated in syntax?


Hi all,

Does anyone know how missing values are indicated in syntax. For
instance:

recode var_a (missing=1), wouldn't work in practice.

Thanks,
Craig Kolb
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