Jean Ries replied:
> I think you should sort your data by id after expanding. In fact, the
> observations created by -expand- are added to the end of the data set.
> Try this:
>
> . expand 5
> . sort id
> . gen alt = mod(_n,5)
That sorted it (if you'll excuse the pun). Ta very much!
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