Recoding numeric data such as age into age ranges helps in segmenting respondents for targeted analysis. Instead of dealing with exact age data, which can be unwieldy, recoding allows you to categorize participants into broad age groups, simplifying comparisons and insights.
Original Question: What is your age?
Possible Answers:
Any numeric value (e.g., 23, 35, 47, 52)
Recoded Ranges:
Range 1 (18-30): 18-30
Range 2 (31-45): 31-45
Range 3 (46-60): 46-60
Range 4 (61 and above): 61+
Here, you have converted individual ages into broader age ranges.
