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What command is used to create dummy variables in Stata?
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Which command can be used to create dummy variables in Stata?
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Which type of regression is used to predict and explain a binary categorical variable?
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What is the assumption of independence of irrelevant alternatives in multinomial logistic regression?
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Study Notes
Summary of Stata Introduction Video Lectures
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To access data files, change the directory to the folder where they are stored.
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Data can be read from the internet using "use http:..." or read from a file using "use filename, clear" or "insheet using filename, clear".
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The data editor can be used to open datasets. Common commands to summarize data include "describe", "summarize", "list", "summarize variablename", and "summarize if variablename".
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Data can be summarized by group using commands such as "tab variable" and "bysort variable".
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Correlations between variables can be calculated using the "correlate" command.
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Data can be modified using commands such as "order", "label", "rename", "gen", and "drop if".
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Dummy variables can be created using the "sort category" and "i.categoricalvariable" commands.
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T-tests and regressions can be performed using commands such as "ttest", "reg", and "xi: reg DV IV IV i.IV".
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Global variables can be defined using "global ylist" and "global xlist".
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The help files can be used to understand Stata commands.
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A log file can be created to document Stata commands and output.
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Bivariate and multiple regression analyses can be performed to examine relationships between variables.Linear Regression Assumptions, Diagnostics, and Data Issues
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Linear regression assumptions include Gauss-Markov conditions, correct specification of the model, linearity, additivity, absence of multicollinearity, and normally distributed errors.
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Problems with assumptions can be identified by running frequency distributions and using commands such as '_hatsq' and '_hat'.
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To address nonlinearity, variables can be squared or modeled using dummy variables, and curvilinearity can be addressed with the command 'regress DV IV IV IV'.
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The assumption of additivity can be addressed by including an interaction term composed of the two relevant X-variables.
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Multicollinearity can be tested by measuring the tolerance value or variance inflation factor, which should be above 0.2 and below 5, respectively.
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Homoscedasticity assumes the error term has a constant variance and can be checked using the command 'rvfplot' or 'estat hettest'.
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Autocorrelation can be tested using the command 'estat dwatson'.
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To address influential observations, leverage, DFBETA, and Cook's distance can be calculated and analyzed using various commands in STATA.
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Skewness and kurtosis can create problems for regression analysis and can be addressed using transformations such as raising a variable to a power or log-transforming it.
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Measurement error, missing values, and omitted variables can lead to biased and inefficient results in regression analysis.
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Types of missing data include completely at random, not at random, and at random, and solutions include data reduction, imputation, and weighting.
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It is important to report how missing data was dealt with in scientific papers.Overview of Regression Analysis and Discrete Choice Models
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Regression analysis involves examining the relationship between independent and dependent variables, which can be continuous, categorical, or binary/dummy.
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Data transformation is a common practice in regression analysis, such as making a dummy variable for categorical variables or taking the natural log of income to account for skewness.
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Functional form refers to the form of the relationship between independent and dependent variables, and different forms, such as polynomials, can be used to account for nonlinearity.
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Multivariate analysis involves examining the relationship between multiple independent variables and the dependent variable, and correcting for associations between these variables.
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Multicollinearity occurs when there is a strong association between two or more independent variables, and it can lead to inconsistent or inefficient estimates.
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Detecting multicollinearity can be done through sample correlation or variance inflation factors (VIFs), and solutions include deleting irrelevant variables or transforming variables.
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Binary outcome models, such as logistic regression, are used when the dependent variable is binary, and assumptions include linearity and absence of multicollinearity.
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Interaction variables occur when the effect of an independent variable depends on the level of another independent variable, and they can be tested and evaluated for significance in regression models.
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Discrete choice models are used to describe choices among two or more discrete alternatives, where the dependent variable is limited or discrete.
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Characteristics for using discrete choice models include mutually exclusive alternatives, exhaustive choices, and utility maximization behavior.
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Different types of discrete choice models include binary, multinomial, ordered, and count, and they can be used for different decision makers and alternatives.
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Logistic regression is a specialized form of regression used to predict and explain a binary categorical variable, and it involves estimating the probability of success or failure using maximum likelihood estimation.
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Interaction/moderation effects can also be examined in regression models, and a product-term approach can be used to create a new variable that captures the interaction between two variables.Regression Analysis and Multinomial Logistic Regression
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Centring and standardization are used to make interpretation easier in a model.
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Logistic regression is used when there are only two values in the dependent variable to avoid heteroscedasticity and predicting values outside the 0-1 interval.
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Logistic regression estimates the maximum likelihood and gives the calculated probability of Y=1 given the values of X.
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The effect of one X variable is dependent on the other variables and depends on where you are on the logit scale.
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Logistic regression tells you how much the LN of the odds for Y=1 changes for an increase in X of 1 unit.
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The likelihood ratio test can be used to detect wrongly rejecting H0.
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Four assumptions need to be met for an unbiased and sufficient maximum likelihood estimate of logit parameters: correct specification, independent observations, no linear relationship between X-variables, and discrimination.
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Multinomial logistic regression is used when there are more than two categories in the dependent variable with no natural ordering.
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Multinomial logistic regression has the assumption of independence of irrelevant alternatives.
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Observations and its errors are independent from irrelevant alternatives.
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Crosstabs are insightful for checking empty cells and sample representativeness for the whole population.
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The independence of irrelevant alternatives assumption means that adding or deleting alternative outcome categories does not affect the odds among the remaining outcomes.
Key Concepts in Regression Analysis
- Different types of variables include continuous, categorical, and binary/dummy.
- Data transformation is a legitimate tool in regression analysis.
- Dummy variables should be created for categorical variables to avoid assuming equal steps between categories.
- Income is often skewed and can be transformed using the natural log to interpret percentage increases.
- Functional form refers to the relationship between a dependent variable and regressors and should be linear for linear regression.
- Non-linear relationships can be transformed using polynomials or categorical variables.
- Multivariate analysis corrects for associations between independent variables.
- Multicollinearity occurs when two or more variables are strongly associated, leading to unclear causality.
- High correlation or VIF values above 5 are evidence of severe multicollinearity.
- Solutions for multicollinearity include deleting irrelevant variables or categories, transforming variables, or combining variables using principal component analysis.
- Data management includes considerations for data storage, safety, ethics, quality, and transparency.
- It is important to explore data carefully, build models thoughtfully, and report on data management and syntax files for transparency and reproducibility.
Key Concepts in Regression Analysis
- Different types of variables include continuous, categorical, and binary/dummy.
- Data transformation is a legitimate tool in regression analysis.
- Dummy variables should be created for categorical variables to avoid assuming equal steps between categories.
- Income is often skewed and can be transformed using the natural log to interpret percentage increases.
- Functional form refers to the relationship between a dependent variable and regressors and should be linear for linear regression.
- Non-linear relationships can be transformed using polynomials or categorical variables.
- Multivariate analysis corrects for associations between independent variables.
- Multicollinearity occurs when two or more variables are strongly associated, leading to unclear causality.
- High correlation or VIF values above 5 are evidence of severe multicollinearity.
- Solutions for multicollinearity include deleting irrelevant variables or categories, transforming variables, or combining variables using principal component analysis.
- Data management includes considerations for data storage, safety, ethics, quality, and transparency.
- It is important to explore data carefully, build models thoughtfully, and report on data management and syntax files for transparency and reproducibility.
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Test your knowledge on Stata and Regression Analysis with this quiz! From accessing data files to running regression models, this quiz covers various topics such as data transformation, assumptions, and diagnostics in linear regression, discrete choice models, and multinomial logistic regression. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about these essential statistical concepts in Stata!
