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title: STATA
tags: [software, statistics, research-tool, data-analysis]
related: [universitatsrechenzentrum-urz, zentraler-nutzeraccount, apphub, browser-based-software-execution, desktop-image]
created: 2026-07-01
updated: 2026-07-01
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_support_downloads_software.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_support_downloads_software_stata.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_support_downloads_software_stata_stata_im_browser.md"]
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# STATA

**STATA** is a professional statistical analysis software package provided and supported by the Universität Greifswald through the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]]. It is intended to support research, teaching activities (including seminars and tutorials), and data analysis.

## Availability and Access
Access to STATA is granted to all university employees and students who possess an active [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]] (University User ID/UID).

### Technical Specifications and Operation
- **Platform Support:** The software is cross-platform, supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- **Browser-Based Access:** Users can access the software through a local web browser, allowing for client-independent operation.
- **Connectivity:** Access is restricted to the university network or requires a [[vpn]] connection.

### Access via Apphub
To ensure operating system independence, STATA is delivered as a browser-based service through [[apphub]] in two ways:
- **Standalone**: Direct execution via the "JUPYTER" menu.
- **Bundled**: As part of the "STATISTICS" [[desktop-image]], which also provides access to R and SPSS.

## Licensing Model
The [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] manages STATA via network licenses, which limit the number of concurrent users. As of the current documentation, the following versions and capacities are available:

| Version | License Type | Concurrent Licenses |
|---------|---------------|---------------------|
| 15      | SE            | 25                  |
| 15      | IC            | 100                 |

## Data Management and Learning
- **Data Management:** When using the virtual desktop version, users are encouraged to use [[nextcloud]] for importing and exporting data files.
- **Learning Resources:** A video tutorial for using STATA within the virtual desktop environment is hosted on [[grypstube]].

## Support
Technical support for STATA is provided by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] through the following channels:
- **Hotline:** ext. 1420
- **Ticket System:** [[groupware]]