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What is the main estimation object in EViews?
What is the main estimation object in EViews?
- Equation Object (correct)
- Views Object
- Commands Pane
- Group Object
How do you open a 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?
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?
What is the purpose of a Views Object?
How do you recall a list of previous commands in EViews?
How do you recall a list of previous commands in EViews?
What is the icon of a Group Object?
What is the icon of a Group Object?
What can you do with the command pane in EViews?
What can you do with the command pane in EViews?
How do you save a Views Object in the workfile?
How do you save a Views Object in the workfile?
What is the purpose of the 'CTRL+J' command in EViews?
What is the purpose of the 'CTRL+J' command in EViews?
What happens when you hit Enter in the command pane?
What happens when you hit Enter in the command pane?
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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Description
Learn the fundamentals of EViews, a statistical, econometric, and economic modeling package. Discover how to work with EViews through its graphical user interface, single commands, and program files.