Quick References

Classroom and Virtual Attendance Information

• Location: Wolfe E2014 (Sommer Hall), East Baltimore Campus. You’re encouraged to join the in-person experience for enriched learning.

• Zoom Online Classroom: Join Zoom Meeting

  • Sessions and labs will be recorded and stored in the cloud for 120 days for review and reference.

    • Week 1

    • Week 2

    • Week 3

    • Week 4

    • Week 5

    • Week 6

    • Week 7

    • Week 8

  • Screen sharing during class is recommended for effective troubleshooting.

Course Materials and Communications

• Syllabus: View Syllabus

• CoursePlus Portal: Access Course Materials and Forums

  • Contains video passcodes, discussion forums, and lab Dropbox for assignments.

Course Team Contacts

• Instructor: Abimereki Muzaale, Email: muzaale@jhmi.edu

• Analytical Mentor:

  • Vincent Jin, Email: zjin26@jhmi.edu

• Teaching Assistants:

  • Hejingzi (Monica), Email: hjia11@jhu.edu

Labs Schedule/Office Hour

• Time: Wednesdays from 2pm to 3pm

• Room: TBA

• Zoom Link

  • Lab 1/Week 2: Lab 1 Instructions (04/01 - 04/05)

  • Lab 2/Week 3: Lab 2 Instructions (04/08 - 04/12)

  • Lab 3/Week 4: Lab 3 Instructions (04/15 - 04/19)

  • Lab 4/Week 5: Lab 4 Instructions (04/22 - 04/26)

  • Lab 5/Week 6: Lab 5 Instructions (04/29 - 05/02)

• Ensure to check the specific dates and access the provided solutions for self-review.

Homework Assignments

Assignments are a crucial part of the coursework, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned:

• HW 1: Assignment 1 Due 04/04

• HW 2: Assignment 2 Due 04/11

• HW 3: Assignment 3 Due 04/18

• HW 4: Assignment 4 Due 04/25

• HW 5: Assignment 5 Due 05/02

• HW 6: Assignment 6 Due 05/09

• HW 7: Assignment 7 Due 05/16

• Make sure to submit by the due dates and refer to the solutions for feedback.

Datasets and Supplementary Materials

The course utilizes various datasets and Stata do-files, which are integral for lab exercises and homework:

• Datasets: Available for download or direct import, including transplants.dta, donors.dta, and more, alongside their respective .txt versions available for preview.

  • transplants.dta

  • transplants.txt

  • donors.dta

  • donors.txt

  • donors_recipients.dta

  • donors_recipients.txt

  • tx_yr.dta

  • tx_yr.txt

Additional Resources and Evaluation

• Stata Version Note: A specific note on Stata 13 usage and compatibility issues is available here.

• Course Evaluation: Your feedback is vital. Please participate in the course evaluation via Course Evaluation System in week 8.

• Stata-focused Discussion Community on GitHub: An opportunity to engage with a broader Hopkins community interested in Stata programming. Requires a GitHub account and a willingness to learn and share.

See also

• Updated as of 05/14/2024 at 5:49PM

• The Week 8 video is now available.

• After the term ends, you’ll be invited to volunteer in a Stata study.

  • The study compares prompt-based programming (our novelty) with traditional syntax programming (what you’ve learned).

  • The goal is to test whether individuals with no prior knowledge of programming can use our novel programming tool to achieve faster and more accurate analytic outputs.

  • Each participant will serve as their own control.

  • There are no disclosure risks as we will not keep your names.

  • Since grades will be submitted to the Academic Registrar, participation is truly voluntary.

  • Help benefit the next generation of students by participating!

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