admin_to_num: Convert Administrative Level String to Numeric Code

In sae4health: Small Area Estimation for Key Health and Demographic Indicators from Household Surveys

Convert Administrative Level String to Numeric Code

Description

This function converts administrative level names (e.g., "National", "Admin-1") into corresponding numerical values.

Usage

admin_to_num(admin_level)

Arguments

admin_level

A character string representing the administrative level. It can be "National" or "Admin-X" (where X is a positive integer).

Value

An integer representing the numerical level: - "National" is converted to 0. - "Admin-X" is converted to X as an integer. - Returns NULL if the input is invalid.

Examples

admin_to_num("National")   # Returns 0
admin_to_num("Admin-1")    # Returns 1
admin_to_num("Admin-2")    # Returns 2
admin_to_num("Invalid")    # Returns NULL

sae4health documentation built on June 8, 2025, 10:43 a.m.