An Introduction to Programming in Mata

27 September, 2010

Centre for Economics Analysis (CEA@Cass)
Cass Business School, 106 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8TZ, UK.

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Timberlake Consultants Ltd, the distributor of the Stata software, would like to invite you to attend 1-day course in Central London.


The Course - Mata is Stata’s matrix programming language that can be used interactively or as an extension for do-files and ado-files. Mata can be used by Stata users who want to think in matrix terms and perform (not necessarily simple) matrix calculations interactively, or by advanced Stata programmers who want to add features to Stata. This course aims at introducing the main features of Mata programming and demonstrating how to make use of Stata and Mata capabilities together.  


Topics Include:

When is it advantageous to use
Mata for programming

Writing loops

Local & global variables in Mata

Saving compiled Mata code and creating function libraries

Matrix definition, expressions and operators

A-to-Z example: simple program to estimate an OLS regression

Declarations, functions, subscripts and ranges

Who should attend ?
Stata users who want to take advantage of Stata’s advanced programming capabilities. Basic knowledge of Stata. Prior knowledge of programming in Stata will be an advantage though not a prerequisite.


The principal lecturer: Dr Alfonso Miranda


Cost :
(per participant)

Early Registrations
Late Registrations
(6- weeks before the course starts)
Commercial/Government
 £360.00+VAT= £423.00 £450+VAT= £528.75
Academic/Non-Profit Research £280.00+VAT= £329.00 £350+VAT= £411.25
Student £135.00+VAT=£158.63 £150+VAT= £176.25

The number of delegates is restricted. Please register early to guarantee your place. Further instructions will be sent with the joining instructions. If you need assistance in locating hotel accommodation in the area, request the help of our Training Department.The cost includes course materials, course dinner, lunch, refreshments and the use of computers.

Terms and Conditions

Registration closes 5 calendar days prior to the start of the course.

Cancellations:

  • full fee returned for cancellations made over 28 calendar days prior to start of the course
  • half-fee returned for cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to he start of the course
  • no fee returned for cancellations made less than 14 calendar days prior to the start of the course.

    Payment of course fees required prior to the course start date

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