Date:         Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:38:35 -0600
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Subject:      Re: Best way to code states
Comments: To: Melodyp <pearsonmelody@gmail.com>
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On Jan 24, 2008 9:28 AM, Melodyp <pearsonmelody@gmail.com> wrote:
> What I want is, how can I code State from the current GA , FL,
> CA..etc  to some numbers like 00 for GA, 01 for FL, 11 for CA, etc...

stFips = stfips(state);

But I don't see why you need to do this.  Codes are codes.  The two
character postal code just a good as the FIPS.  Better, perhaps
because most folks know what they are.

> My problem is I have at least 45 states, is there any way, I can use
> some number like 0, or 1 to code? or there is a more efficient way?

Are you asking how to code the states into dummy indicator variables?

> Thank you,
> Melody
>