Stata is easy to use - Stata has a topical index built into the
online help system. - Stata has an easy-to-use point-and-click
interface providing access to its commands. - Stata also has a
simple, consistent command syntax. - Here’s how you do an OLS
regression using a command: . regress mvalue gender age income
educ1-educ6 You can also do an OLS regression using a - Most
commands have the same syntax, whether the command fits a model,
produces descriptive statistics, or performs a data-management
task: . summarize age income . tabulate age . logit outcome
gender status exp if age>29 . scatter income educ if
state=="Texas" . drop if age <= 29 . by gender: tabulate case
exposure . by agegrp: summarize income yrswk All of these
operations can also be performed using dialog boxes. Tell me
more. Show me the sample session for Overview: Why use Stata?
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