Create random groups

Command:

Tools Create groups random groups

Description

Allows to assign cases to random groups (randomize cases).

Required input

• Column: the column in which you want to place the group number.
• Options:
  
  • List empty columns only: if this option is selected, only empty columns are listed in the column selection box.
  • Clear column: the selected column will be cleared prior to generating and storing the group numbers.
• Header: the header (top cell) for the selected column.
• Data: select a variable that contains a case identification, and a possible filter.
• Number of groups: the required number of groups, e.g. enter 2 to create 2 random groups.

Click OK to proceed. The selected column in the spreadsheet is filled with a random group number.

See also

• Create groups form quantiles
• Create user-defined groups