factor256 (Q5979904)
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Use Raw Vectors to Minimize Memory Consumption of Factors
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | factor256 |
Use Raw Vectors to Minimize Memory Consumption of Factors |
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Uses raw vectors to minimize memory consumption of categorical variables with fewer than 256 unique values. Useful for analysis of large datasets involving variables such as age, years, states, countries, or education levels.
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17 November 2023
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