Good day.
In my analysis using svy commands (svytotal), I need estimates and
confidence intervals with fixed format precision instead of the general
format which results in the estimates and ci displayed in scientific
notation.
I have been able to display the point estimate using "matrix list
e(est),
format()" but I need help to obtain the upper and lower confidence
limits.
When I use "estimates list" the confidence limits do not seem to be
stored.
Is this correct or am I overlooking something? I tried to calculate the
confidence limits by first using the "svmat" command to change the
e(V_ds)
to a variable and then formatted the variable using format(), but the
result was still displayed in scientific notation. What is the best way
to
obtain the confidence limits displayed in fixed format when using svy
commands that do not allow the user to adjust the table cell size?
I personally would use the -parmest- package (type -ssc describe parmest-
to find out more). This creates an output data set with 1 obs per estimated
parameter, and data on estimates, confidence limits, P-values, and loads of
other parameter attributes if the user wants them. The user can then -list-
the CIs with any format desired, or output them to spreadsheets in any
format desired using -outsheet-. Or s/he can do all kinds of other things,
like confidence interval plots for immediate impact in a presentation.
