Maureen,
open the data in SPSS and then save it as a tab-delimited ASCII file.
Then open Stata and read in this file with the command:
insheet using "filename", tab
Kieran
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Subject: st: how do i convert large data sets to stata
dear colleagues,
i am a newcomer to stata and will like your help. how do i convert some
large survey data sets from spss to stata. i tried help and the manual but
it seems there is a specific software/programme used. your asistance is
highly appreciated. thanks in advance
maureen
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