4 Restructure Data

4.1 Data in wide format

A snapshot of the data in wide format is presented here.

4.2 Restructure data

Figure: A schematic representation of Restructure/Reshape data from wide to long format

4.3 Restructure data to long format

We need to convert the data from the wide to long format. Most model fit options require the data in the long format.

4.4 Restructure data using SPSS

Figure: Steps of SPSS options for converting data from wide to long format