When, Why and How to use simple log and square transformations in an OLS regression. We run through an example using scatter plots, histograms, the coefficient of skew, and interpreting OLS results in Stata.
Link to "Gentle Introduction to Stata"
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Link to the excellent Introduction to Econometrics Textbook by AH Studenmund:
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Link to Jeffrey Wooldridge Introductory Econometrics Textbook:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8131524655/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=8131524655&linkCode=as2&tag=mikejonasecon-20&linkId=0a5fe7ce6ac777090a194cb5bb48071b
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