12 Questions
What is the main operating principle of EViews?
EViews is used to create workfiles that contain EViews objects
What are the two ways to set up an EViews workfile?
Create a blank workfile or create a workfile by reading from a foreign source
What are the three general types of workfile structure in EViews?
Dated, unstructured/undated, and balanced panel
How many dialog boxes are used to structure a new EViews workfile?
3
What is the purpose of creating a 'blank' workfile in EViews?
To create a workfile with a specific structure
Which type of workfile structure is typically used for panel data?
Balanced Panel
What is the first step to create a workfile in EViews?
Click File → New → Workfile…
How do you create an undated workfile with 50 observations in EViews?
Select Unstructured/Undated and enter 50 in the Data Range field
What is the easiest method to create a workfile from an external data source in EViews?
Drag and drop the data file onto the EViews desktop
What type of data structure is used for a workfile containing GDP data for all 50 states?
Cross-sectional
Which of the following is an optional step when creating a new workfile in EViews?
Naming the workfile and setting the first page
What is the purpose of the 'Date specification' area in the Workfile Create dialog box?
Both a and b
Learn about the main operating principles of EViews workfiles, which are placeholders for EViews objects. Explore how workfiles are created, the structure of workfile pages, and setting up workfiles from scratch or by reading from a foreign source.
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