The tutorial has been updated for version 16, but most of the discussion applies to versions 8 and later. In this tutorial I start with a quick introduction and overview and then discuss data management, statistical graphs, and Stata programming. Stata is a powerful statistical package with smart data-management facilities, a wide array of up-to-date statistical techniques, and an excellent system for producing publication-quality graphs.
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The web pages and PDF file were all generated from a Stata/Markdown script using the markstatįor a complementary discussion of statistical models see the This tutorial is an introduction to Stata emphasizing data management and graphics. SPost9 - Postestimation commands for Stata 9 and later.Introduction Data Management Graphics Programming Follow the prompts that youĪnd do not have write privileges to the appropriate directory, you need to
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To check if you need to update your files. Launch Stata and enter the command: update Will need to set your PERSONAL directory to access this folder.
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Hard drive that the computer recognizes as the m: drive.Ĭ) Install SPost using any of the methods above.
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For example, I will create the folder m:\ado on my portable SPost to a directory where you can write. You can ask your networkĪdministrator to install SPost (and keep it up-to-date). Method 4: Using SPost on a computer where you do See the Stata installation instructions for details. This command could be placed in your profile.do file. Your PERSONAL directory to the folder where SPost is saved. For example, create a folder c:\ado.Ĭ) Copy the files from your portable drive to theĭ) Each time you run Stata you will need to set Use Method 1 and 2 above to install the SPostĪ) Plug your portable drive into the computerī) Create a folder where you will place the SPostĪdo files. The : at the end and use capitals as noted): ForĮxample, I might use f:\ado, then in Stata enter the two commands (including To do this, set your PERSONAL directory to a directory on your portable drive. Internet access, download SPost to a portable flash drive or portable hardĭrive. Replace Method 3: Installation to a computer that doesĬomputer that does have access to the internet. Them with the latest files, you need to add the replace option. If any of these packages already exist on your system and you want to replace If you later want to remove the package, enter: To install the examples, you need to use net Click on the blue name of the package you want to The available packages will be listed with the In Stata 8 or later while you are on-line, type: Remember that you have to be connected to the internet. Privileges (e.g., a lab where you cannot write to the computer's hardįollow the prompts that you will be given.