Data Analysis Using STATA: Use and Interpretation

Stata is a general-purpose statistical software package created in 1985 by StataCorp. The name Stata is a syllabic abbreviation of the words statistics and data. The FAQ for the official forum of Stata insists that the correct English pronunciation of Stata “must remain a mystery”; any of “Stay-ta”, “Sta-ta” or “Stah-ta” (rhymes of the three pronunciations of ‘data’) are considered acceptable. More recent updates indicate that

Quick Overview of Stata User Interface

Stata’s capabilities include data management, statistical analysis, graphics, simulations, regression, and custom programming. It also has a system to disseminate user-written programs that lets it grow continuously. This article introduces the core of Stata’s interface: its main windows, its toolbar, its menus, and its dialogs. 1. The windows The five main windows are the History, Results,