EViews Workfiles: Creating and Managing Workfiles
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How many observations were created in the undated workfile in EViews?

  • 40 observations
  • 20 observations
  • 30 observations
  • 50 observations (correct)

    • What is the process to create a workfile in EViews from foreign data sources?

  • Manually enter the data into EViews
  • Drag and drop the file into EViews main window (correct)
  • Export the data to EViews format
  • Convert the data to a specific format compatible with EViews

    • What does the 'Excel Read dialog' prompt when creating a workfile in EViews?

  • A summary of the imported data
  • Options for selecting the data to import (correct)
  • Options to select workfile format
  • A confirmation message for successful import

    • In creating a workfile in EViews, what happens when you drag and drop a file onto the EViews desktop?

    <p>The file is directly imported into the current workfile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to open a file in EViews?

    <p>Send a direct command to import the file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of data example is provided with columns for 'US states', 'population', 'area', and 'state GDP'?

    <p>Cross-sectional data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a general type of workfile structure in EViews?

    <p>Random (mostly cross-sectional data)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between creating a 'blank' workfile and creating a workfile by reading from a foreign source?

    <p>A 'blank' workfile requires structuring, while reading from a foreign source does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following steps is required to create a new EViews workfile?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a multiple page EViews workfile, what is the relationship between the structure types of the different pages?

    <p>Each page can have a different structure type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three general types of workfile structure in EViews?

    <p>Time Series, Cross-Sectional, and Panel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a valid way to create a new EViews workfile?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of creating a dated workfile with monthly data from 1950 to 2012?

    <p>Select Weekly from the 'Date specification' menu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Workfile structure type' pull down menu?

    <p>To specify the general structure type of the workfile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Data Range' field when creating an undated workfile?

    <p>To type the number of observations in the workfile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key difference between creating a dated workfile and an undated workfile?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the process of creating a new workfile, at what step is it optional to enter a specific workfile name and first page?

    <p>When entering the workfile name and first page</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the 'Workfile Create' dialog box when creating a new workfile?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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