How to Properly Set stargazer() Table Captions for Multiple Groups in R

Описание: Learn how to effectively use `stargazer()` in R for generating summary tables with distinct captions for multiple group datasets.
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Mastering stargazer() Table Captions for Multiple Groups in R

When you're working with datasets containing group membership indicators, creating summary tables that clearly differentiate between these groups can be quite important. A common challenge arises when using the stargazer() function in R, especially when you want to assign unique captions for each of your group-based tables. If you’ve ever encountered the problem where all of your tables default to the same caption, you’re not alone. In this guide, we will explore how to effectively generate summary tables for multiple groups, ensuring each table has its own distinct caption.

The Problem: Duplicate Captions in Summary Tables

Consider this setup: you have a dataset consisting of two variables and a grouping variable that indicates which group each observation belongs to. Here is a sample of how the data may look:

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You might want to create summary tables for groups A and B separately. A common approach is to use the dplyr and purrr packages to split the dataset and create your tables with stargazer(). However, many users mistakenly set the title parameter to reference the entire group name vector instead of the specific group in that subset, resulting in every table showing the same caption—typically the first group name.

Example of the Naive Approach

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As seen in the code snippet above, this leads to each table being labeled "A" rather than displaying unique titles for groups A and B.

The Solution: Dynamic Titles with stargazer()

The solution here is quite simple and elegant. Instead of referencing unique(df$group), you should reference the specific group from the split dataset by using .$group. Here's how to adjust your code to enable this functionality:

Step-By-Step Code Adjustment

Load Required Libraries: Ensure you have dplyr, purrr, and stargazer packages loaded.

Create Your Dataframe: Utilize the data.frame() function to set up your dataset as shown before.

Using split() and walk(): Modify your call to the stargazer() function to reference the individual group rather than the entire vector.

Here’s what the modified code looks like:

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Output Example

When you run the corrected code, you’ll get distinct tables that look like this:

Group A:

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Group B:

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Conclusion

By making this small adjustment in your code, you can efficiently generate summary tables for your dataset that clearly differentiate between group A and group B, each with its own unique caption. This not only improves clarity but also enhances the overall presentation of your data analysis.

Now that you've mastered how to set stargazer() table captions correctly, you're ready to create clearer and more informative reports from your R analyses. Happy coding!