Speaking Stata: Fun and fluency with functions

Nicholas Cox

Stata Journal, 2011, vol. 11, issue 3, 460-471

Abstract: Functions are the unsung heroes of Stata. This column is a tour of functions that might easily be missed or underestimated, with a potpourri of tips, tricks, and examples for a wide range of basic problems.

Keywords: functions; numeric; string (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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