Simply launched from Stata Press: A Light Introduction to Stata, Revised Sixth Version

Stata Press is happy to announce the discharge of A Light Introduction to Stata, Revised Sixth Version by Alan C. Acock. Should you, or somebody you understand, are new to Stata, it would be best to try the revised version of Stata Press’s longtime greatest vendor, which is now accessible and absolutely up to date for Stata 17.

A Light Introduction to Stata, Revised Sixth Version begins from the very starting with the idea that the reader might not have prior expertise with any statistical software program. This assumption of a clean slate is central to the construction and contents of the ebook. Acock begins with the fundamentals; for instance, the a part of the ebook that offers with information administration begins with a cautious and detailed instance of turning survey information on paper right into a Stata-ready dataset. When explaining how one can go about fundamental exploratory statistical procedures, Acock consists of notes that can assist the reader develop good work habits. This combination of explaining good Stata habits and explaining good statistical habits continues all through the ebook.

The revised sixth version is absolutely updated for Stata 17. All command syntax, output, menus, dialog packing containers, and directions for utilizing the point-and-click interface have been up to date. Examples now embrace new Stata options such because the redesigned desk command and accumulate suite for creating and exporting custom-made tables in addition to the choice for creating graphs with transparency.

This ebook is good for these simply starting to be taught Stata and makes a fantastic companion for an introductory statistics course. The creator introduces each the statistical ideas and their implementation in Stata.

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