The powerful statistical software Stata has streamlined data analysis, interpretation, and presentation for researchers and statisticians around the world. Because of its power and extensive features, however, Stata manuals are generally quite detailed and voluminous. This third edition of the Handbook of Statistical Analyses Using Stata describes the features of version 8 of Stata in a concise, convenient format. It gives new users a head start and experienced users a quick reference. Each chapter identifies the appropriate analysis for a particular set of data and includes a brief account of statistical background, but the primary focus is on using Stata and interpreting results.