After forming an ID column, it is a good idea to initially examine if you have any respondent misconduct. This is done to make it easier to find a specific case, especially if you have sorted on different columns.
I usually do this on the first column of the data, and it is simply an increasing number from 1 (on the first row) to the last row of the data. Once your data has been keyed into a data software program like Excel, SAS, or SPSS, the first thing you need to do is set up an “ID” column.We also need to assess if you have any missing data.
