stata-accounting-research
Installation
SKILL.md
Scope and Limitations
This skill is a code pattern library, not a methodological advisor.
| Can Do | Cannot Do |
|---|---|
| Show how published papers implemented methods | Explain when to use one method over another |
| Provide tested STATA syntax | Advise on identification strategy |
| Indicate which robustness tests accompany analyses | Discuss research design trade-offs |
| Cite source papers for code patterns | Recommend optimal research design |
When users ask methodology questions (e.g., "Should I use entropy balancing or PSM?", "How do I address endogeneity?", "Is my identification strategy valid?"):
- Acknowledge the limitation: "This skill provides code patterns from published papers, not research design guidance."
- Show how different papers approached similar problems (code examples)
- Suggest consulting methodology references: Breuer & deHaan (2024) for fixed effects, Angrist & Pischke for causal inference, or the user's methodologist/advisor
- Offer to show multiple implementations so the user can see variation in approaches