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STRGROUP: Stata module to match strings based on their Levenshtein edit distance

Author

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  • Julian Reif

    (University of Illinois)

Programming Language

Stata

Abstract

strgroup matches similar strings together. This can be useful when merging data that contain typos. For example, "widgets" will not merge with "widgetts" because the strings are not identical. strgroup provides a way to match strings in an objective and automated manner.

Suggested Citation

  • Julian Reif, 2010. "STRGROUP: Stata module to match strings based on their Levenshtein edit distance," Statistical Software Components S457151, Boston College Department of Economics, revised 22 Aug 2023.
    • Handle: RePEc:boc:bocode:s457151
    Note: This module should be installed from within Stata by typing "ssc install strgroup". The module is made available under terms of the GPL v3 (https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt). Windows users should not attempt to download these files with a web browser.
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    File URL: http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/s/strgroup.ado
    File Function: program code
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    File URL: http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/s/strgroup.hlp
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    File URL: http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/l/levenshtein.ado
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    File URL: http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/l/levenshtein.hlp
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    File URL: http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/s/strgroup.macosx.plugin
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    File URL: http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/s/strgroup.unix.plugin
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    File URL: http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/s/strgroup.windows32.plugin
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    File URL: http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/s/strgroup.windows64.plugin
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    Cited by:

    1. Jørgen Modalsli, 2017. "Intergenerational Mobility in Norway, 1865–2011," Scandinavian Journal of Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 119(1), pages 34-71, January.

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