Group age data into bands as an expression

[#1]

Hi guys,

I'm looking to make a Bar Chart that groups Age into bands (0-20, 21-29, 30+ etc) as an expression, with another variable as a dimension.

I assume this is some kind of Set Expression magic, but not sure how to make it work!

My Age Variable name is, suprisingly, 'Age'.

Thank you!

[Nicole-Smith]

Have a look at the class function:

class(expression, interval [ , label [ , offset ]])

Creates a classification of expressions. The bin width is determined by the number set as interval. The result is shown as a<=x<b, where a and b are the upper and lower limits of the bin. The x can be replaced by an arbitrary string stated in label. 0 is normally the default starting point of the classification. This can be changed by adding an offset.

Examples:

class( var,10 ) with var = 23 returns '20<=x<30'

class( var,5,'value' ) with var = 23 returns '20<= value <25'

class( var,10,'x',5 ) with var = 23 returns '15<=x<25'

You can then change how the values are displaying using string functions.

[hic]

No, it is not any Set Analysis magic. But it is a calculated dimension (Edit button on the Dimension sheet).

You can use the class function, like Nicole suggests:

=Class(Age,10)

or you make an if() function:

=If( Age<=20, Dual('0-20',15),

     If( Age<=30, Dual('21-29',25),

     If( Age<=40, Dual('30-39',35),

     Dual('40+',45)

)))

HIC