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In this TechTip, we demonstrate how to use Calligram to visualise Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. We will create a word cloud in the shape of Australia, with each word representing an expenditure category. The size and colour of each word will reflect its annual percentage price increase.
graphics, maps, text
Create word clouds from text data in Stata using Calligram. In this TechTip we step you through the process to create word clouds in Stata using Fahad Mirza's user-written command "Calligram".
graphics, stata, text analysis, unstructured data, word clouds
In this TechTip David explores the impact of missing data on a regression model.
data management, missing data, stata
This TechTip 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
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.