Running many LS models with a loop

[robbieboy74]

Hello,

I am not a programmer (unfortunately ) and I am realizing how much time it would save if I were!

I want to run a program that runs ARMA(p,q) + trend + seasonality models from p = 0 to 4 and q = 0 to 4. This is 16 different models. Is there a way to get all the outputs for these? Or even, better, just the SIC's and AICs?

Does anyone have a better suggestion besides brute force?

Thanks so much for your help!

[EViews Gareth]

If only there was some sort of introduction to programming that covered this sort of thing.

[robbieboy74]

I already read that and I don't get it. I am not a programmer. All the codes I write don't run. But thanks for the pernicious sarcasm, it really makes it likely this forum will used again.

[EViews Gareth]

You'll get more help if you show us what you have done, and why/how it isn't working. Your initial post seems to indicate you want to become a programmer and learn. Your second post seems to indicate you want someone to write the program for you. You'll get a lot more help with the first than the second.

[startz]

Note that Gareth is responsible for one-fourth of the posts here. He is extraordinarily helpful. It would be wise to assume good intentions on his part.