Re: st: Propensity score matching in Stata

[David Kantor <kantor.d@att.net>]

Hello Margaret,

I can't comment on the resources you cited, but I want to add that 
another option is in the mahapick module. It has several programs for 
creating a distance measure, and for choosing matches based on such a score.
See
ssc desc mahapick

Best wishes,
--David

At 08:37 AM 3/26/2014, Margaret wrote:
> Hello
>
> I would value advice on whether the material on performing 
> propensity score matching using Stata at the link
> http://www.biostat.jhsph.edu/~estuart/propensityscoresoftware.html
>
> is up-to-date. I currently have IC Stata Version 13.0 and realise 
> that some of the content at the above site may be dated.
> Also, having read the content at http://arxiv.org/abs/1201.6385 , I 
> have some reservations about the
> loopholes that need to be encountered  with SPSS in order to try and 
> get closest to the real thing in performing propensity score matching.
> Therefore, given the provision of more sophisticated modules, I am 
> inclined to think that Stata may be more fit for purpose.   I would value
> advice in this area too, however.
>
> More generally, I would welcome advice on suitable resources for 
> self-directed learning from scratch in the use of Stata for 
> propensity score matching.
> Many thanks in advance
>
> Best wishes
>
> Margaret
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