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Converting SPSS syntax for regression to Stata commands

I am running a series of regressions to eliminate the effects of IQ, language ability and age from my variables (task performance). To do this, the variable is entered as the dependent variable (e.g. ...
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How to calculate sum of squared errors (SSE or SSR) with STATA12 software?

I have a techincal issue with stata: I need to calculate the SSE of a regression model, but the automatic output just gives me RMSE; I need SSE of this constrained model because I have to test if this ...
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Differences between Stata & SPSS in multiple regression outcomes

I'm a graduate student working on a thesis whose aim is to test complementarity between 2 practices (CI and INNO, according to theory of supermodularity). To do so, I calculated two new variables ...
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Inconsistency in mixed-effects model estimation results (STATA and SPSS)

For my thesis there's a big chance that I will need some sort of mixed-effects specification. I have some (non-syntax) experience with SPSS but feel that it won't suffice for my analysis. I have very ...
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Multilevel model with an ordinal outcome

I have a data set from a survey of health problems and annoyance by traffic noise in people living in residential buildings, with "5-point scale answer" questions. I want to perform a multilevel model ...
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How to use STATA to pool Cohen's d?

I am attempting to calculate Cohen's d and then pool those estimates into a summary effect size. Can anyone help? (STATA or SPSS software owned).
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Fisher's Exact Test in contingency tables larger than 2x2

I was taught to only apply Fisher's Exact Test in contingency tables that were 2x2. Questions: 1) Did Fisher himself ever envision this test to be used in tables larger than 2x2 (I am aware of the ...
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Python as a statistics workbench

Lots of people use a main tool like Excel or another spreadsheet, SPSS, STATA, or R for their statistics needs. They might turn to some specific package for very special needs, but a lot of things can ...