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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">Looking to
gain skills in working with statistical analysis software packages?
The following classes will be taught by the Harvard-MIT Data Center
(HMDC) Statistical Consultant and start next week!</font></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">1.
Introduction to Stata</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">Get an
introduction to Stata, the statistical analysis software package
commonly used at MIT. With hands-on exercises, learn how to import and
manage datasets. Novices welcome!</font></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">When: two
repeat sessions, attend either of the following:</font></blockquote>
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size="-2"> * Tuesday, October 7th, 12-2pm
or</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana"
size="-2"> * Wednesday, October 22nd,
12-2pm</font></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">2.
Introduction to Regression Using Stata</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">This
hands-on class will provide a comprehensive introduction to estimating
the linear regression model using ordinary least squares in Stata.
Prerequisites: General familiarity with Stata (such as taking the
above Intro. workshop) and the linear regression
model.</font></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">When:
Friday, October 31st, 12-2pm</font></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">3.
Introduction to R</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">Get an
introduction to R, the open-source system for statistical computation
and graphics available on Athena. With hands-on exercises, learn how
to import and manage datasets, create R objects, and generate figures.
Novices welcome!</font></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">When:
Friday, October 10th, 12-2pm</font></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">NOTE: ALL
WORKSHOPS HELD IN: E53-220</font></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">SPACE IS
LIMITED, TO REGISTER CONTACT: Katherine McNeill,
mcneillh@mit.edu.</font></blockquote>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Verdana" size="-2">See also:
Consulting: Interested in one-on-one help with statistical analysis
and software? The Harvard-MIT Data Center (HMDC) Statistical
Consultant can help you via email or an in-person consultation.
Contact her via our email form:</font> <a
href="http://libraries.mit.edu/askhmdc"><font face="Verdana"
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