Facilitator(s)/Speaker(s): Hsueh-Sheng Wu, M.S.W., Data Analyst, Center for Family and Demographic ResearchSession Type: DemonstrationSession Category: ScholarshipDuration: 1 hourLocation: Online via ZoomDescription & Learning Outcomes:Join the second session in the Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization Series to learn how to clean and prepare data in Stata, a statistical software package used to store and manage data, undertake statistical analysis, and create visualizations. This session will highlight the key role of data management in bridging research questions and data analysis using a detailed flowchart to illustrate the various stages and branch points, ranging from formulating research questions to conducting data analyses. Learn essential commands for error checking, recoding variables, and data merging. Elevate your data management skills and streamline analytical workflows. This session is designed for BGSU faculty, staff, and graduate students who want to use Stata to clean up data for future analyses.In this session, you will:Define the critical role of data management in connecting research questions to data analysis. Define essential commands for error checking, recoding variables, and data merging in Stata. Recognize data suitability for future analyses. To register for this event, use the Fall 2024 Quantitative Data Analysis & Visualization CFE Session Registration Form.Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive an Outlook invite with the Zoom link (if applicable) one day before the event.To find out more information about this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.If you have any questions about this event, email the CFE at cfe@bgsu.eduIf you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.