Introduction to Numeric Data Resources/Introudction to Stata

Learn strategies for locating numeric data for term papers, senior theses, dissertations, or other research purposes. Taught by a Data Librarian from the Harvard College Library Numeric Data Services, this course covers everything from quick look-up sources to micro-level datasets in the social sciences, including those found in the IQSS Dataverse Network. Undertake hands-on practice using Harvard e-resources in Economics, Government and Political Science, Sociology, and Health. Both sessions cover the same material.

Stata is available for download through the FAS Information Technology web site, as well as in many computer labs throughout campus.

  • Instructors - Diane Sredl, Adam Okulicz-Kozaryn
  • Dates -
    • Sep 16 2009 (Wed), 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Oct 2 2009 (Fri), 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Oct 20 2009 (Tues), 2:00 - 6:00 PM
    • Nov 13 2009 (Fri), 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location - Rm K018, 1737 Cambridge St (CGIS Knafel Building)

For futher details and registration information, please contact us at dataclass@help.hmdc.harvard.edu.