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Software

STATA

Stata Data Analysis and Statistical Software by StataCorp LP is an integrated statistical package designed for researchers of all disciplines. It provides the ability to do data analysis, data management and graphics and has features such as multiple imputation, factor variables, GMM, competing-risks regression, state-space modeling, predictive margins, and more.

STATA training

July 15 - 16, 2013 from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

60 East 42nd Street, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10165


  • $1500
    2 days of training


Register for Training

The training covers data management and time-series analysis using Stata, structured as a lecture with accompanying exercises. Participants will learn how to perform reproducible research with Stata's easy to use syntax in an intimate class setting.

Breakfast, lunch, and coffee will be provided.

Register

For more information please contact:
Pete Ungberg
Product Marketing Manager
Phone: +1 212 986 9300
E-mail: pete@haver.com

STATA instructor

Enrique Pinzon Senior Econometrician at StataCorp, economist and Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Masters in economics from the Universidad de los Andes and former researcher in tax, trade, and monetary policy for the Colombian government

Course Descriptions

Overview

Monday, July 15 to Tuesday, July 16
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Data Management and Summary Statistics
  • The windows, the graphical user interface, and the command line
  • Importing Haver data and Excel files to Stata
  • Data management: appending and merging data sets and checking for duplicates
  • Summary statistics and results saved by Stata
Introduction to Regression Analysis
  • Regression and 2SLS
  • Robust, cluster robust, HAC standard errors, and the bootstrap
  • Hypothesis testing
Time Series Analysis
  • Basic review of time-series analysis
  • Stationary and non-stationary ARMA models
  • Deterministic versus stochastic trends
  • Autoregressive conditionally heteroskedastic models
  • Multivariate models VAR and VEC
  • Multivariate GARCH
  • State-space mod
  • Dynamic factor models

Required Equipment and Software

Participants are expected to bring their own laptops with Stata 12 installed.* Other printed course materials will be provided upon arrival. For those without a licensed copy of Stata 12, Haver can make arrangements to have a trial copy of the program installed.

* a limited number of laptops may be loaned on-site in case of technical issues

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received prior to two full business days before the date of the seminar will be honored. For cancellations received after the two day deadline but before the date of the seminar, the full fee less $150 will be converted to a transferable, nonrefundable credit to be applied toward a future seminar. Any credits issued must be used within one year. If notification of cancellation is not received prior to the first day of the seminar the full fee is payable.

Note: Colleague substitution permitted with no penalty.

Register or call +1 212 986 9300 or email Pete Ungberg