LibGuides: Stata: Data Analysis and Statistical Software: Getting Started with Stata

Welcome

Welcome to the Main Library and Scholarly Commons Library Guide for Stata Data Analysis and Statistical Software at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This guide provides users with an introduction and resources to become familiar with Stata

As of September 2023, STATA 17 and 18 is available on UIUC AnyWare.

Features

Stata Features
A list of all features available in Stata, by discipline and category.
What's New in Stata 18
A list of all new features in Stata 18

Learn Stata

Stata Training
StataCorp's training materials include videos, webinars, and on-site training. Fees apply to some services.
Princeton Stata Tutorial
A tutorial provided by Princeton professor German Rodriguez that introduces beginners to basic commands, data management, graphs, and advanced techniques.
UCLA Tutorial
The Institute for Digital Research and Education at UCLA provides class notes on a range of topics from basic to advanced data management and analysis techniques.
Quick Guide
Found on the University of Pennsylvania's Stata Library Guide
CITL Data Analytics
The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning's Data Analytics group maintains how-to guides on common statistical procedures in Stata and other software. CITL also sponsors workshops on common analysis programs.

What is Stata?

Stata is a powerful statistical software that enables users to analyze, manage, and produce graphical visualizations of data. It is primarily used by researchers in the fields of economics, biomedicine, and political science to examine data patterns. It has both a command line and graphical user interface making the use of the software more intuitive.

Stata
Order Stata and learn about its features on the official website.
Stata pricing for education
Stata offers various pricing plans with different features. The most basic version of Stata costs $325/year for a single-user, new purchase at educational institutions.
Stata pricing for students
Stata offers discounted pricing for single-user students: the basic package costs $48 for 6 months, $94/year, or $225 for a perpetual license.
Stata FAQ
Frequently asked questions on Stata's official webpage.
StataCorp Main Support Page
Access official Stata documentation, tutorials, resources, and more.
Official Stata Channel on YouTube
Video tutorials of many statistical functions in Stata.

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