DummyByValues(ContinuousVar,v1,v2,...)

Generates a dummy, which is equal to 1 if the result of the numeric expression in the ContinuousVar is a number from the list v1, v2, ..., and equal to zero otherwise.

Procedure

To generate a dummy using a numerical variable, select the DummyByValues() in the Function box. Then, click on the

button. The name of the function will appear in the User Defined Variable box. Select a numerical variable in the Variables box and click on the

. The argument variable will appear in the expression. Enter the values v1, v2, ... separated with commas and close parentheses.

Example Creating Dummy Variable with DummyByValues() Function

Expression	Explanation
DummyByValues(c244ba,3,4)	Defines dummy variable that equals to 1 if a firm had major or decisive influence on recently enacted national laws and regulations

Procedure

Example Creating Dummy Variable with DummyByValues() Function

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