Data Management Using Stata

A Practical Handbook
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-59718-076-4
Verlag: Stata Press

Buch, Englisch, 387 Seiten, Format (B × H): 187 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 798 g

Using simple language and illustrative examples, this book comprehensively covers data management tasks that bridge the gap between raw data and statistical analysis. Rather than focus on clusters of commands, the author takes a modular approach that enables readers to quickly identify and implement the necessary task without having to access background information first. Each section in the chapters presents a self-contained lesson that illustrates a particular data management task via examples, such as creating data variables and automating error checking. The text also discusses common pitfalls and how to avoid them and provides strategic data management advice. Ideal for both beginning statisticians and experienced users, this handy book helps readers solve problems and learn comprehensive data management skills.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mitchell, Michael N

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Stochastik Mathematische Statistik
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Daten / Datenbanken Automatische Datenerfassung, Datenanalyse
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Business Application Mathematische & Statistische Software

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Reading and Writing Datasets. Data Cleaning. Labeling Datasets. Creating Variables. Combining Datasets. Processing Observations across Subgroups. Changing the Shape of Your Data. Programming for Data Management. Additional Resources. Appendix. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Michael N. Mitchell is a senior statistician in health services research. For 12 years, he worked in the Statistical Consulting Group of the UCLA Academic Technology Services.