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Entering Data

Entering Values

By default, the first value in a new data window is selected and is displayed with a frame around it. This active value marks your current location in the data window. To enter data, simply begin typing.


Enter the name "Bob" in the active value.

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Figure 2.7: Entering a Value

As you type, variables and observations are created for you. The count of variables and observations is shown in the upper left of the data window.


Press the Tab key.

This moves the active value one position to the right.


Enter the salary "200000" in the active value.


Again, a variable is created.

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Figure 2.8: A Second Value


Press the down arrow key, then press the left arrow key.

This moves the active value to the first column of the second row.


Enter the name "Sue" in the active value.

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Figure 2.9: A New Observation

A new observation is created, increasing the observations count to 2. The period (.) in the second value indicates a missing value for the numeric variable.


Press the Tab key to move to the right.


Enter the salary "300000" to replace the missing value. Then press the down arrow key.

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Figure 2.10: Replacing the Missing Value

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