EViews Basics: Getting Started

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What is the main estimation object in EViews?

  • Equation Object (correct)
  • Views Object
  • Commands Pane
  • Group Object

How do you open a Group Object?

  • Right-click on the object
  • Press the Freeze button on the object
  • Use the Name button to save it
  • Double-click on the object (correct)

What happens when you open an Equation Object?

  • You can create a new Views Object
  • You can see a list of previous commands
  • You can view the main results of the estimation (correct)
  • You can freeze a view of another object

What is the purpose of a Views Object?

<p>To freeze a view of another object in time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you recall a list of previous commands in EViews?

<p>Use 'CTRL+UP' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the icon of a Group Object?

<p>A yellow icon with a capital G (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can you do with the command pane in EViews?

<p>Scroll up to view previously executed commands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you save a Views Object in the workfile?

<p>Use the Name button (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'CTRL+J' command in EViews?

<p>To view the last 30 commands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you hit Enter in the command pane?

<p>The command is executed again (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

EViews Basics

  • EViews is an easy-to-use statistical, econometric, and economic modeling package.
  • There are three ways to work in EViews: graphical user interface, single commands, and program files.
  • Data and workfiles for examples in this tutorial are: Data.xlsx and Results.wf1.

EViews Desktop

  • EViews desktop consists of Command Window, Object Window/Work Area, and Main Menu.
  • The main menu has path/database/workfile options that can be changed by double-clicking.

EViews Workfile and Objects

  • EViews does not open with a "blank" generic document, unlike Word or Excel.
  • EViews documents (workfiles) need to be created and contain information about the data.
  • Workfiles are holders of "objects" which are collections of information related to a particular analysis.
  • Objects can be series, groups, equations, graphs, tables.

EViews Workfile Structure

  • A workfile contains at least one page, and each page contains a list of objects.
  • The workfile title bar shows the name of the workfile (e.g., Tutorial1_results).
  • The structure of the workfile includes data, range, and sample information.

Object Types

  • Series, groups, and equations are the most common objects in EViews.
  • Series objects have a yellow icon and contain one column of data.
  • Group objects have a yellow icon with a capital G and contain multiple columns of data.
  • Equation objects have a blue icon with an equal (=) sign and are used for estimation.
  • View objects have a green icon and are used to "freeze" a view of another object in time.

Opening and Working with Objects

  • To open an object, double-click on the object icon.
  • Each object has its own menu, and the menus in EViews change to represent the features available for that object.
  • The "Details" view can be accessed by clicking on View → Details or double-clicking the button on the workfile toolbar.
  • Objects can be sorted by attribute (e.g., Name, Type) by clicking on the column header.

The Object Window and Toolbars

  • The object window has its own toolbar and menu.
  • The main menu, workfile toolbar, and object toolbar are all accessible.

The Series Object

  • The series object is the main data object and has a yellow icon with a little line graph.
  • Opening a series reveals a spreadsheet view with a single column showing the data.
  • The View and Proc menus are available for actions on a single column of data.

The Group Object

  • The group object is a collection of series objects and has a yellow icon with a capital G.
  • Opening a group displays a spreadsheet view with multiple columns showing the data in each series.
  • The View and Proc menus are available for actions on multiple columns of data.

The Equation Object

  • The equation object is a single equation estimation object and has a blue icon with an equal (=) sign.
  • Opening an equation reveals the main results of the estimation.
  • The View and Proc menus are available for actions on the equation, depending on the type of equation estimated.

Views Objects

  • Views objects hold "views" of data or estimation objects and have a green icon.
  • To create a view, press the Freeze button on another object, use the Name button to save it, and click OK.

Commands

  • The command pane provides a scrollable record of the commands typed.
  • Previously executed commands can be scrolled up to view.
  • Hitting Enter in any previous lines will copy the line where the cursor is and execute that command again.
  • To recall a list of previous commands, use "CTRL+UP" or press "CTRL+J" for a record of the last 30 commands.

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