Using Stata for Survey Data Analysis

Using Stata for Survey Data Analysis 
 
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Each is described in more detail below. 
Review window This window (in the upper left corner with a white background) lists all the recent 
commands. If you click on one of the commands, it appears in the Command window and can be 
executed by pressing the “Enter” key. The slide bar can be used to view earlier commands.
Variables window  This window (in the lower left corner with a white background) lists all the 
variables that exist in memory. When you open a Stata data file, it lists the variables in the file. If 
you create new variables, they will be added to the list of variables. If you delete variables, they will 
be removed from the list. You can insert a variable into the Stata Command window by clicking on it 
in the Variables window. 
Results window This window (on the right with a black backgound) shows all recent commands, 
output, and error messages. The text is color-coded as follows: 
white Stata commands 
green General information and the frame and headings of output tables 
blue Commands or error messages that can be clicked on for more information 
yellow Numbers in output tables
red 
Error messages 
The slide bar on the right side can be used to look at earlier results that are not on the screen.
However, unlike SPSS, the Stata results window does not keep all output generated. It will keep 
about 300-600 lines of the most recent output, deleting earlier output. If you want to store output in a 
file, you must use the log command. 
Command window This window (at the bottom with a white background) allows you to enter 
commands which will be executed as soon as you press the “Enter” key. You can also use recent 
commands again by using the PageUp key (to go to the previous command) and PageDown key (to go 
to the next command). If you click on a variable in the Variable window, it will appear in the 
Command window.