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Re: Weighting variables in DHS India data (1992 and 1998) [message #7042 is a reply to message #7039] Sun, 16 August 2015 12:14 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Is it necessary to use the svyset command for weighting?

Can one not just use pweights = v005 in the regression equation itself without using the svyset command?
e.g regress y x [pweight=v005] ?

Do you have any thoughts in this regard?

Many thanks
R
 
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