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JoseS
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How do I change variable labels after data collection without causing any data loss?

  • Mar 27, 2019 11:34 PM UTC
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I would like to change numbered variable labels to sustantive labels that do not start with any numeric characters in order to upload data to stata more easily and recognize variable content more quickly but I have already collected responses. I have tried renaming variable labels post data collection and it deleted recorded responses for the renamed variable. Is there any way to change labels without causing data loss?

Best answer by KendraR

Hey, @LNEllyne! You should be able to add/edit variable names at any point during your survey duration without causing any data loss. I'm sorry to hear that this is not what you experienced and recommend that you reach out to our Support Team so that they can look into this with you!
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    PeeyushBansal
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    • Mar 29, 2019 4:50 AM UTC
    Better you change the labels in export file say SPSS or any other format, rather than changing in survey.
    Best Regards, Peeyush
    KendraR
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    • Apr 11, 2019 10:12 PM UTC
    Hey, @LNEllyne! You should be able to add/edit variable names at any point during your survey duration without causing any data loss. I'm sorry to hear that this is not what you experienced and recommend that you reach out to our Support Team so that they can look into this with you!
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