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This TechTips demonstrates approaches to handling missing numeric data in Stata and shows how to correctly identify it and then manage it when performing comparisons.
data, missing data, plots
In this TechTip we demonstrate the steps to create a simple infographic that aligns graph bars to the country flags. This tip uses emojis to help convey the information.
bar chart, data management, graphics, infographic, stata
How to shorten Stata commands, options and variable names to their minimum unique abbreviations, including when abbreviations are not permitted.
getting started, stata
How to use scatteri in Stata to arrange bulleted text within a graph and create a customised visual information panel.
graphics, stata
How to compare a log-scaled variable across categories in Stata while displaying readable original-scale labels and hiding outside values.
graphics, stata
How to create a horizontal box plot in Stata that compares medians, interquartile ranges, whiskers and outliers across multiple groups.
graphics, stata
Helpful guides from fellow Stata users
A quick fire compilation of lesser known Stata tips. Even seasoned Stata users will find something new in this book.
The Stata Guide repository on GitHub
The Stata Guide includes is a series of smaller guides on topics from maps to workflow to programming. It includes a lot of cool data visualisations and even ready-to-use Stata packages for some of the guides focusing on graphics.
The Graph Workflow is a website full of data graphs focusing on accurate, informative and efficient graphs for reporting, exploratory and inferential purposes. All Stata code for each graph is provided.
Getting More Out of Stata’s Graph Editor: A Concise Guide
The ultimate guide to Stata's Graph Editor designed for both beginner and more advanced Stata users.
How to handle large datasets in Stata
An excellent guide on how to navigate the issue of insufficient memory when handling large datasets.