When working with categorical variables it is fine to collapse categories together if: A)The resulting category is theoretically meaningful B)You have only a few people in some categories C)You have violated the assumptions of the χ² test if you do not D)Categories may never be collapsed

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Collapsing categories is acceptable if the resulting category is theoretically meaningful, as it can simplify analysis and interpretation without losing important information.

When Working with Categorical Variables It Is Fine to Collapse