Dummy with multiple options

[celeste.uantwerpen]

Hi! I need to create a dummy variable for several group ages. I have the following set (of ages)
15-24
25-35
35-44
45-54
55-64
>65
I would like to make them "1" if they are in the age category 15-24 OR 25-35 OR 35-44, and 0 if not. How can I do that?
Thank you so much!

Celeste

[startz]

Hi! I need to create a dummy variable for several group ages. I have the following set (of ages)
15-24
25-35
35-44
45-54
55-64
>65
I would like to make them "1" if they are in the age category 15-24 OR 25-35 OR 35-44, and 0 if not. How can I do that?
Thank you so much!

Celeste

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series dummy = age<=44

or

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series dummy = (age>=15 and age<=24) or(age>=25 and age<=44) or (age>=35 and age<=34)

[celeste.uantwerpen]

Hi! Thank you for your answer. However I get this message:"Numeric Operator applied to string data".
Any ideas on what I should do?

Thanks again!

Celeste

[startz]

Probably something like

series dummy = age = "15-24"

etc.