Stata for Regression Analysis Prerequisites
Tue 2 Mar - Wed 3 Mar 2010
Description
This course is for new users who have learnt how to get data into Stata, and know how to operate basic syntax having completed the Basics course or through self-study with the student version or manuals. Emphasis will be on examples of running applied analyses of regression models for continuous, binary and ordinal outcomes using standard Stata procedures. Guidance will also be provided on further addons that may be of interest.
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of Stata basics as covered on the Part 1 & 2 course.
- Familiarity with simple statistical concepts.
Sessions
Number of sessions: 2
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue 2 Mar 2010 14:15 - 17:00 | 14:15 - 17:00 | Phoenix Teaching Room | Dr T.J. Croudace |
| 2 | Wed 3 Mar 2010 09:30 - 13:00 | 09:30 - 13:00 | Phoenix Teaching Room | Dr T.J. Croudace |
Topics covered
- Linear regression for continuous outcomes
- Logistic regression
- Logistic regression for clustered data
- Ordinal regression for multi-category outcomes that can be ordered
- Logit and probit models
- Categorical covariates using xi:
Format
Presentations, demonstrations and practicals.
System requirements
Stata IC v.10 on PWF Windows
Notes
- This course does include some guidance on statistics, not purely software use.
- Practicals will be run on PCs using Stata for Windows.
Duration
Two half day sessions
Themes
Booking / availability