Missing values (dummy variables / categorial variables)

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Boddien
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Missing values (dummy variables / categorial variables)

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Dear Forum,

I have
- 2 missing values for a nominal dummy-coded variable (0/1) (moderator analysis)
- 7 missing values for a categorial variable (age groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (control variable)
- 6 missing values for a categorial variable (hierarchy groups 1, 2, 3, 4) (control variable)

I have marked these values with -99.
I did not use the method of replacing the average because of the scales´ level although the rule of < 5% applied.
How should I deal with the missing values? Or can I just leave it like it is and run the analysis?

Thank you very much in advance.

Best regards,
Boddien
jmbecker
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Re: Missing values (dummy variables / categorial variables)

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Using mean replacement does not make sense for categorical variables that are dummy coded. You may use pairwise or casewise deletion.
Dr. Jan-Michael Becker, BI Norwegian Business School, SmartPLS Developer
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Boddien
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Re: Missing values (dummy variables / categorial variables)

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Thanks a lot for your advice, Dr. Becker.

Best regards,
Boddien
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