Handbook of Statistical Analyses Using Stata, Third Edition
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The powerful statistical software Stata has streamlined data analysis, interpretation, and presentation for researchers and statisticians around the world. But because of its power and plethora of features, particularly in version 8, Stata manuals are usually quite extensive and detailed.
The third edition of the Handbook of Statistical Analyses Using Stata describes the features of Stata version 8 in the same concise, convenient format that made the previous editions so popular. But the revisions updating the handbook to version 8 are not all this edition has to offer: the authors also added important material in three all-new chapters and focused more attention on Stata's improved graphical features.
More Highlights of the Third Edition
Ö Updates in all chapters that reflect the features of Stata 8
Ö A new chapter on random effects models
Ö A new chapter on generalized estimating equations
Ö A new chapter on cluster analysis
Ö Increased emphasis on diagnostics
Each chapter deals with a particular data set, identifies the appropriate analysis for it, and while it includes a brief account of the statistical background of the technique applied, the primary focus remains firmly on using Stata 8 and interpreting its results. Ideal for researchers, statisticians, and students alike, this handbook forms a perfect complement to the Stata manuals, by giving new users a head start on using the program and providing experienced users with a handy quick reference.
Table of Contents
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO STATA
Getting Help and Information
Running Stata
Conventions Used in this Book
Datasets in Stata
Stata Commands
Data Management
Estimation
Graphics
Stata as a Calculator
Brief Introduction to Programming
Keeping Stata Up to Date
Exercises
DATA DESCRIPTION AND SIMPLE INFERENCE: Female Psychiatric Patients
Description of Data
Group Comparison and Correlations
Analysis Using Stata
Exercises
MULTIPLE REGRESSION: Determinants of Pollution in U.S Cities
Description of Data
The Multiple Regression Model
Analysis Using Stata
Exercises
ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE I: Treating Hypertension
Description of Data
Analysis of Vaiance Model
Analysis Using Stata
Exercises
ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE II: Effectiveness of Slimming Clinics
Description of Data
Analysis of Variance Model
Analysis Using Stata
Exercises
LOGISTIC REGRESSION: Treatment of Lung Cancer and Diagnosis of Heart Attacks
Description of Data
The Logistic Regression Model
Analysis Using Stata
Exercises
GENERALIZED LINEAR MODELS: Australian School Children
Description of Data
Generalized Linear Models
Analysis Using Stata
Exercises
SUMMARY MEASURE ANALYSIS OF LONGITUDINAL DATA: The Treatment of Postnatal Depression
Description of Data
The Analysis of Longitudinal Data
Analysis Using Stata
Exercises
RANDOM EFFECTS MODELS: Thought Disorder and Schizophrenia
Description of Data
Random Effects Models
Analysis Using Stata
Thought Disorder Data
Exercises
GENERALIZED ESTIMATING EQUATIONS: Epileptic Seizures and Chemotherapy
Description of Data
Generalized Estimating Equations
Analysis Using Stata
Exercises
SOME EPIDEMIOLOGY
Description of Data
Introduction to Epidemiology
Analysis Using Stata
Exercises
SURVIVAL ANALYSIS: Retention of Heroin Addicts in Methadone Maintenance Treatment
Description of Data
Survival Analysis
Editorial Reviews
"The data sets are generally quite interesting and are available over the Internet. … quite a nice resource in teaching an applications-oriented course."
-The American Statistician
"The book is very well written and is both an excellent introduction to Stata and a useful reference book on applied statistics. I would certainly recommend it to anybody interested in this package."
-Significance, Dec. 2004
"…As well as updating all of the existing chapters to make use of Stata's new features, there are additional chapters on random effects models, generalized estimating equations and cluster analysis. … the handbook starts with a brief, but very useful, introduction to Stata including getting help with Stata, data management, writing simple programs and how to keep Stata up-to-date. Particularly useful will be the introduction to the new graphics facilities which have changed out of all recognition from that available in previous versions. … subsequent chapters highlight many other useful commands for data manipulation, data management, etc. … The main strengths of this well-written and useful handbook lie in the broad range of statistical methods it covers and in the clear step-by-step examples. …"
-Timothy Collier (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK), Statistics in Medicine, 2005
"The present volume has 100 additional pages over its predecessors, owing to the inclusion of new material on random effects models, generalized estimating equations and a new chapter on cluster analysis. New and helpful is the inclusion of graphs illustrating Stata's improved graphics features."
-Biometrics, Dec. 2005
"In its third, updated, edition to accommodate the new features of Stata 8."
-Zentralblatt MATH
Praise for the previous editions:
"…will be especially useful for those readers who have some experience with the Stata language and basic programming and who appreciate examples as a means to work their way thro
