Hello statalisters,
I have a variable in my datasheet, sex which is formatted as str1 %9s.
There are two types either M or F. I need to convert this so that M=1 and
F=2. How do I do this, or where is a problem similar to this described. I
have tried using "destring sex, replace" etc but have had no luck.
Thanks for all your help in advance on this relatively simple question.
Christopher D Fergusson
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