Summary statistics with weighted varibles

[Louisa Reumont]

Dear all, I would like to generate a variable reflecting the median of another variable - applying a weight (aweight).
Therefore, -egen- does not work; is there any other solution to this? I am sorry for this very basic question. Any hints are very appreciated. Kind regards, Louisa

[Carole J. Wilson]

If you just want a variable containing the median value of another variable (and therefore a constant), use summarize with the option detail to get the 50th percentile and use that value to create your new variable:

sum var [aweight=WEIGHTVAR] , detail
gen var_median = r(p50)

tab var_median

[Nick Cox]

FAQ: http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/da...ry-statistics/

[Louisa Reumont]

Dear Carole, dear Nick, thank you very much, this is highly appreciated. Kind regards, Louisa