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Data Analysis Course Using Stata

Manage, describe and analyse your data confidently in Stata.

Stata is arguably the best software for data management and statistical analysis. It is a fast, powerful, complete, and integrated statistical package.

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Dates to be announced

In-person
5 days
Virtual
4 weeks
Fee
On request

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About the course

Why take this course

Stata is arguably the best software for data management and statistical analysis. It is a fast, powerful, complete, and integrated statistical package. Stata provides everything for data analysis, from data management to basic analysis and advanced analysis. Stata also makes it easy to generate publication-quality, customisable, distinctly styled graphs, including descriptive graphs, regression fit graphs, and more.

The vast family of users of Stata across many disciplines is another reason it is the software of choice. Stata is distributed in more than 150 countries and continues to satisfy the needs of professionals in both research and business.

The course uses a fine blend of interactive discussions, group exercises for every session, and two project reports that simulate real-life scenarios. At the end of the course, you will be able to produce and interpret basic and intermediate descriptive and inferential statistics using Stata. As a result, you will be able to take raw data, clean it, summarise it, analyse it, and take appropriate action. You will also be able to appraise and interpret research publications.

What you'll learn

Core capabilities

This course equips participants with four essential skills for conducting rigorous, reproducible data analysis using Stata:
01 · Capability

Understand data and learn Stata

The ability to use Stata efficiently for basic and intermediate data analysis. The course will introduce participants to Stata and Stata files, including do-files (which allow for quality control and quick reproducibility of data management and analysis) and log-files (which store data management and analysis outputs).

Participants in a CESAR training session
Who is this course for?

Who should attend

  • Researchers
  • Biostatisticians
  • Data analysts
  • Economists
  • HODs
  • Epidemiologist
  • Programme managers
  • Postgraduate students
  • Market researchers
  • Medical researchers
  • Scientists
  • Government officials
Course outcomes

After the training, participants will be able to take raw data collected in their settings, clean, summarise, and analyse them, and take appropriate action. They will be proficient in descriptive and inferential statistics. Consequently, they will be able to use Stata in their professional work to produce neat, reproducible analyses and graphics. In addition, they will improve their ability to critically review research papers.

Course outline

Course outline: Virtual (4 Weeks)

Week 1

Introduction to Data and Stata

  • Understand how research questions shape data structure and analysis decisions
  • Navigate Stata’s interface and work efficiently using commands, do-files and log files
  • Bring your own data into Stata and export results in formats your workflow requires
Week 2

Data Cleaning and Descriptive Analysis

  • Clean and prepare your data systematically before and during analysis
  • Produce descriptive statistics, subgroup summaries and publication-ready graphs
  • Analyse patterns across subgroups and apply findings in a hands-on mini project
Week 3

Confidence Intervals and Chi-Squared Test

  • Calculate, interpret and communicate confidence intervals with precision
  • Understand the landscape of statistical tests and apply the chi-squared test correctly
  • Introduction to AI-assisted coding
Week 4

Inferential Statistics

  • Apply parametric and non-parametric tests appropriate to your research context
  • Interpret measures of effect and build a foundation for multiple regression analysis
  • Introduction to agentic data analysis
Testimonials

What participants say

“I have always wanted to become an excellent migration policy analyst, and I knew understanding data was the missing piece. This course helped me connect data analysis with policy and governance. I can now independently explore findings, identify patterns and contribute more meaningfully to evidence-based migration policy discussions.”
Osato Mary
Lawyer & Migration Policy Analyst
“Having worked in data management for about 10 years, I discovered that there were things I had been doing without fully understanding why. This course gave me a clearer understanding of inferential statistics. I also learned valuable teaching techniques, particularly the importance of engaging students and respecting their time.”
Akande Yusuf
Data Manager & Researcher
“Before this course, I knew what data was but didn’t understand data analysis or how relevant it was to my work. I now see how it can help me organise information, interpret findings, track the impact of my interventions, improve my programmes and make better decisions in mental health and adolescent counselling.”
Eunice Chinedu-Nwigwe
Mental Health Educator
“I particularly appreciate the teaching method and the respect shown to every participant. I know I still have more to learn, but I now have the confidence and foundation to keep practising.”
Amarachi Uzoechina
MPH Candidate
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Course details
In-person
5 days
Virtual
4 weeks
Fee
On request
  • Access to interactive webinars
  • Videos for every interactive webinar session
  • All pre-reading materials
  • E-Certificate of attendance
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

1.When does the next cohort start?

Dates have not been set yet. Register your interest and we'll contact you as soon as a cohort is planned.

2.What happens after I register my interest?

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3.Can my organisation book this course for its staff?

Yes. Contact CESAR to discuss your objectives, preferred delivery format and training needs, and we'll tailor the course to your team.

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