Have you cleaned your data and found the mistakes you made?

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Chapter 4 in Taking the Fear Out of Data Analysis, 2023, pp 42-58 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter focuses on data editing in order to detect and correct data errors. It then moves on to data coding and shows the value of setting up a detailed coding scheme. This is followed by a discussion of strategies for finding mistakes resulting from data entry. Finally, different variable transformations and potential pitfalls associated with them are discussed. Throughout the chapter, it is highlighted how statistical software packages benefit data editing.

Keywords: Business and Management; Economics and Finance; Research Methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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