How can I assign a values to a non-numeric or a categorical attribute?

Mayanc
Mayanc New Altair Community Member
edited November 2024 in Community Q&A
For example: "Yes" = 0, "No" = 1, and "Maybe" = 2

Please assist. Thank You!

Best Answer

  • lionelderkrikor
    lionelderkrikor New Altair Community Member
    edited June 2021 Answer ✓
    Hi @Mayanc,

    You can use the Map operator for this task.
    Please check the process in attached file.

    EDIT : 

    Please use Guess Types operator after the Map operator to retrieve your attribute as "integer" (instead of "nominal") if needed.

    Regards,

    Lionel

Answers

  • lionelderkrikor
    lionelderkrikor New Altair Community Member
    edited June 2021 Answer ✓
    Hi @Mayanc,

    You can use the Map operator for this task.
    Please check the process in attached file.

    EDIT : 

    Please use Guess Types operator after the Map operator to retrieve your attribute as "integer" (instead of "nominal") if needed.

    Regards,

    Lionel
  • Mayanc
    Mayanc New Altair Community Member
    Hello @lionelderkrikor,

    Thank you for your help! It worked. :smile:


    Regards,

    Mayank