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Error with Stata do-file: DAT file called [message #16732]

Mon, 25 February 2019 11:04

luz.azlor
Messages: 1
Registered: February 2019

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Hi all,

I am new to the DHS data and I am experiencing a problem which I am not sure how to address.

I have downloaded all the Stata files (for individuals, households, women, etc.) for Sierra Leone (Standard DHS, 2013), where each zip file contains: DCT, DO, DTA, FRQ, FRW and MAP files.

When I run the do-file, it asks for a DAT file (dictionary) file that is not included in the folders, do I have to download it separatelly? Or is the rest of the do-file (which includes lables for variables and values) replacing that DAT file?

Sorry if this is a very basic question and thanks in advance for the advice,

Best,

Luz

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Re: Error with Stata do-file: DAT file called [message #16744 is a reply to message #16732]

Tue, 26 February 2019 14:33

Bridgette-DHS
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Registered: February 2013

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The Stata dataset you have downloaded already contain the Stata file (.DTA), so you do not have to run the .DO. However, if for whatever reason you do need to run the .DO file, please download the Flat ASCII data which contains the .DAT/..DO/.DCT files.

[Updated on: Tue, 26 February 2019 14:34]

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