Prep work

Nothing!

Synchronous session

Learning objectives

  • understand the concept of growth mindset and how it applies to math.
  • explain the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics.
  • calculate mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.
  • understand how data are stored in Stata.
  • use logical if-statements to subset data.

Link to slides.

Stata workshop handout. The key is available here.

Post-session work

Learning objectives

  • use a .do file to write reproducible code.
  • begin to use functions to manipulate data (e.g. variable creation).

Download the Stata self-directed handout here. Read through the handout and complete all the activities in a well-annotated do file. You can refer to this video to help you get started. Submit your do file to the Bootcamp Slack #module1 channel. Make a note of any questions/concerns you have, or anything you’d like feedback on.