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Click on the Int measurement level indicator for variable B. |
This displays a pop-up menu.
Figure 2.15: Measurement Levels Menu
The radio mark beside Interval shows the current measurement level. Because B is a numeric variable, it can have either interval or nominal measurement level.
Choose Nominal in the pop-up menu to change B's measurement level. |
You can adjust other variable properties as well. Click in the upper left corner of the data window to display the data pop-up menu.
Figure 2.17: Data Pop-up Menu
Choose Define Variables from the pop-up menu. |
This displays a dialog. Using this dialog, you can
assign variable storage type, measurement level, default roles,
name, and label.
Enter "NAME" for the name of variable A. |
Click the Apply button. |
In the data window, the variable receives the name you entered.
Select B in the variables list at the left. |
Enter "SALARY" for the name of variable B. |
Click the Interval measurement level. |
Interval measurement level is appropriate for
a variable like salary.
Click the OK button. |
This closes the dialog.
In the data window, the variable receives the name and
measurement level you entered.
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