Stata

How to access Stata
IMPORTANT NOTE: If an older version of STATA exists on your computer, you must uninstall it first and then install the latest version.

The installation process of Stata for Windows and Mac are the same.

Step 1: For the Stata setup file and access codes for Windows and Mac, please write to us at glus@jgu.edu.in

Step 2: Download the Stata Setup file per your computer's operating system from the OneDrive link shared. 

Watch the video guide below to see the installation process:
Video Guide - How to Install Stata in your Computer
Want to get started fast on a specific topic?
Access over 250 short ​video tutorials demonstrating how to use Stata and solve specific problems are available. The videos for simple linear regression, time series, descriptive statistics, importing Excel data, Bayesian analysis, t-tests, instrumental variables, and tables are always popular.
Feedback & Queries
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What is Stata?
Stata is a robust statistical software that enables users to analyze, manage, and produce graphical visualizations of data. It is primarily used by economics, health, and political science researchers to study data trends. The software is easier to use because it offers a command line and a graphical user interface.

JGU Global Library has the license to STATA 18 SE for both Windows and Mac OS.
Key Features of Stata
Data Management: Stata helps handle data easily, from importing/exporting various formats to cleaning and merging datasets.

Statistical Analysis: Stata offers various statistical techniques, from basic regressions to advanced methods like Bayesian analysis.

Graphics: Stata creates high-quality graphs, including scatter plots and histograms, with customizable options for visualizing data.

Programming: Stata's powerful language automates tasks, lets users create custom functions and extends its capabilities through commands and packages.

Data Exploration: Stata provides tools for exploring data, such as descriptive stats and correlation matrices, to uncover patterns.

Publication-Quality Output: Stata generates professional tables, graphs, and stats for reports and papers.

Reproducibility: Stata supports replicable research by saving analysis scripts and steps for easy verification.

User Support and Community: Stata has an active user community with forums, documentation, and support from StataCorp.
System Requirement for Installation
Windows versions supported by Stata 18 :
  • Windows 11 *
  • Windows 10 *
  • Windows 8.1 *
  • Windows Server 2016, 2012R2 *, 2019 *, 2022 *
* Stata requires 64-bit Windows for x86-64 processors made by Intel® or AMD (Core     i3 equivalent or better).

Mac versions supported by Stata 18 :
  • Mac with Apple Silicon or Intel processor (Core i3 or better)
  • macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or newer for Macs with Apple Silicon and macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or newer for Macs with 64-bit Intel processors
Stata video Tutorial
Introduction to Stata - For Statistical and Econometric Computing - Part 1
Introduction to Stata - For Statistical and Econometric Computing - Part 2
Introduction to Stata - For Statistical and Econometric Computing - Part 3
Introduction to Stata - For Statistical and Econometric Computing - Part 4