What is Stata?

Stata, like SAS or SPSS, is a general purpose statistical software package. It is command-based software, available for Windows, Macintosh, and Unix systems. Stata provides a highly flexible interactive mode, which makes it easier for beginners to learn and use. Stata also supports features for programming and matrix manipulation.

Stata provides a broad range of analyses, including:

• Regression models
• ANOVA (analysis of variance)
• Categorical and limited dependent models (e.g., logit and probit)
• Panel data models
• Nonparametric methods
• Multivariate methods
• Cluster analysis
• Survival analysis
• Time series analysis

For more information about statistical and mathematical software, email the UITS Stat/Math Center, visit the center's web page, or phone 812-855-4724 (IUB) or 317-278-4740 (IUPUI). The center is located in Bloomington at 410 N. Park Avenue, and is open for consultation by appointment Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Also see:

• In Stata, how do I test the normality of a variable?
• In Stata, how do I compute the Cronbach's Alpha statistic for reliability test?
• In Stata, how do I save outputs in an external file?
• Why can't Stata read all the observations in my data set?
• Finding help for statistical and mathematical computing at IU
• At IUB, where is Stata available?