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What is the main requirement for working in EViews?
What is the main requirement for working in EViews?
- Creating a database
- Describing the structure of the data
- Importing data from a foreign source
- Creating a workfile (correct)
What are the three general types of workfile structure in EViews?
What are the three general types of workfile structure in EViews?
- Time series, cross-sectional, and panel data
- Quarterly, monthly, and annual
- Dated, undated, and balanced panel (correct)
- Single page, multi-page, and mixed structure
Which of the following is NOT a way to create a new workfile in EViews?
Which of the following is NOT a way to create a new workfile in EViews?
- Create a workfile by reading from a foreign data source
- Describe the workfile structure in the Workfile Create dialog box
- Import data from an Excel spreadsheet (correct)
- Create a blank workfile and structure it
When creating a new workfile with multiple pages, what is true about the structure of those pages?
When creating a new workfile with multiple pages, what is true about the structure of those pages?
What is the purpose of the Workfile Create dialog box in EViews?
What is the purpose of the Workfile Create dialog box in EViews?
What type of workfile structure is best suited for analyzing panel data?
What type of workfile structure is best suited for analyzing panel data?
Which menu option is used to specify the general structure type of a workfile?
Which menu option is used to specify the general structure type of a workfile?
What is the purpose of the 'Date Specification' area?
What is the purpose of the 'Date Specification' area?
Which step in the workfile creation process is optional?
Which step in the workfile creation process is optional?
In Example 1, what type of workfile is being created?
In Example 1, what type of workfile is being created?
What type of workfile structure is selected in Example 2?
What type of workfile structure is selected in Example 2?
What information needs to be provided when creating an undated workfile?
What information needs to be provided when creating an undated workfile?
What does 'State' represent in this example?
What does 'State' represent in this example?
How can you create a workfile by importing data in EViews?
How can you create a workfile by importing data in EViews?
What does EViews automatically detect when loading time series data?
What does EViews automatically detect when loading time series data?
Which action leads to the correct date format being displayed at the top of the workfile?
Which action leads to the correct date format being displayed at the top of the workfile?
What represents the file structure type when creating a workfile in EViews?
What represents the file structure type when creating a workfile in EViews?
What is the purpose of frequency conversion from low to high in EViews?
What is the purpose of frequency conversion from low to high in EViews?
Study Notes
Creating a Time Series Workfile
- A time series workfile can be created by importing data from an Excel file, where the first column contains dates and the next columns contain information on main US macro variables.
- To create a workfile, click File → Open → Foreign Data as Workfile, select the directory, and open the file.
- The Excel Read dialog appears, and clicking Finish loads the data into the workfile.
- EViews automatically detects the time series data and indexes the workfile by date.
EViews Workfiles
- EViews workfiles are place-holders of EViews objects and are required for any work in EViews.
- A workfile can be created by either structuring a "blank" workfile or by reading from a foreign source.
- Every workfile contains one or more workfile pages, each with its own objects.
Describing the Structure of a Workfile
- To create a new workfile, the structure of the data needs to be described, including the frequency, start and end dates, and number of observations.
- There are three general types of workfile structure: Dated (regular frequency), Unstructured/Undated (mostly cross-sectional data), and Balanced Panel (panel data).
- A simple workfile with one page has one structure type, while multiple page workfiles may have different structures.
Creating a Workfile
- To create a new workfile, click File > New > Workfile… and specify the workfile structure type, date specification, and workfile name.
- The Workfile Create dialog box opens up, where the workfile structure type, date specification, and workfile name can be specified.
- The workfile structure type can be Dated, Unstructured/Undated, or Balanced Panel.
- The date specification includes the frequency, start date/time, and end date/time.
Creating a Dated Workfile
- To create a dated workfile, select Dated-regular frequency from the drop-down menu of "Workfile structure type".
- Specify the frequency, start date, and end date of the data.
Creating an Undated Workfile
- To create an undated workfile, select Unstructured/Undated from the drop-down menu of "Workfile structure type".
- Specify the number of observations in the "Data Range" field.
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Description
Learn about the main operating principles of EViews workfiles and how to create them. Understand how workfiles are essential for organizing EViews objects and workfile pages. Explore the options to set up workfiles by creating a blank workfile or importing from an external source.
