Data Analysis Using Stata, Third Edition

A comprehensive introduction to both statistical methods and Stata, this text helps beginners learn the logic of data analysis and interpretation and easily become self-sufficient data analysts. It also offers tips and tricks for readers already familiar with Stata. Step by step, the book leads readers through the entire process of data analysis, covering the principles of Stata, data manipulation, graphical representation, and programs to automate repetitive tasks. This third edition also explores advanced topics such as standard errors in complex survey and multiple imputation.