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Issues with Missing Strata or Cluster Variables in SPSS Complex Samples Analysis

  • 1.  Issues with Missing Strata or Cluster Variables in SPSS Complex Samples Analysis

    Posted 9 hours ago

    Hello SPSS Forum Community,

    I am currently working on a project using SPSS for complex samples analysis, specifically using a two-stage sampling design with strata and cluster variables. Despite double-checking and ensuring that my variable names (V023 for strata and V021 for clusters) match exactly between my dataset and the plan file (CSA.csaplan), I continue to encounter the following warning:

    "One or more strata or cluster variables found in the sample file do not exist in the joint inclusion probabilities file. Execution of this command stops."

    I have verified:

    • Variable names are spelled correctly and match case sensitivity.
    • The plan file (CSA.csaplan) specifies STRATA=V023 and CLUSTER=V021 under the DESIGN section.
    • Syntax order is correct (running CSPLAN before analysis commands).

    Despite these efforts, I'm unable to proceed with my analysis. Could someone please advise on how to resolve this issue or suggest additional troubleshooting steps?

    Thank you in advance for your assistance!

    Best regards

    Saurav



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