New classes by Harvard-MIT Data Center (HMDC) Statistical Consultant

[Debra L. Martin]

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>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!
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>1. Introduction to Stata
>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!
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>When: two repeat sessions, attend either of the following:
>     * Tuesday, October 7th, 12-2pm or
>     * Wednesday, October 22nd, 12-2pm
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>2. Introduction to Regression Using Stata
>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.
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>When: Friday, October 31st, 12-2pm
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>3. Introduction to R
>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!
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>When: Friday, October 10th, 12-2pm
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>NOTE: ALL WORKSHOPS HELD IN: E53-220
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>SPACE IS LIMITED, TO REGISTER CONTACT: Katherine McNeill, mcneillh at mit.edu.
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>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: 
><http://libraries.mit.edu/askhmdc>http://libraries.mit.edu/askhmdc.
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Debra L. Martin, Programs Manager
MIT
Vice President for Research Office, Rm 11-268
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA  02139
617-258-0310, 617-252-1003 (fax)
debra at mit.edu
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