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Trimmed, winsorized means & Huber 1-step estimator --------------------------------------------------

robmean varname [if exp] [in range] [, trim(pro) k(const) ] Description -----------

robmean computes untrimmed, trimmed, winsorized statistics, 1-step Huber estimator and a modified 1-step estimator.

Options ------- trim indicates the proportion of cases to trim from each end of the distribution (default = 0.2). k the constant used for the M-estimator (default = 1.28).

Examples --------

. robmean write . robmean write, trim(.1)

Reference ---------

Wilcox, R. (2001) Fundamentals of modern statistical methods. New York: Springer. Wilcox, R. (2002) Applying Contemporary Statistical Techniques. San Diego: Academic Press.

Author ------

Philip B. Ender UCLA Department of Education UCLA Academic Technology Services enderatucla.edu