How to Convert String Variables With Non-Numeric Values to Numeric Variables in Stata
We can convert string variables with non-numeric values to numeric variables in Stata using the encode or egen commands.
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How to Convert SAS Datasets to Stata Format
Stat/Transfer is my go-to software when I need to convert data from SAS or SPSS to Stata.
How to Install Meta-Analysis Commands in Stata
User-written meta-analysis commands (e.g., metan, metafunnel) must be downloaded and installed to perform meta-analysis in Stata.
How to Permanently Change the Working Directory in Stata for Linux
We can easily change the default working directory in Stata for Linux/Unix by adding three lines of code to the profile.do file.
How to Increase Memory in Stata 10 and 11 Permanently
A simple command can increase the amount of memory allocated to Stata 10 and 11 permanently.
How to Install Stata 10 for Linux
For Stata 11 and later, licenses are not operating system-specific – you may use the same license on machines running different operating systems. However, if you have a Stata 10 license for Windows, you must get a secondary license to install Stata for Linux. This blog post describes the latter process.