Probit Equation - Undefined Error

For technical questions regarding estimation of single equations, systems, VARs, Factor analysis and State Space Models in EViews. General econometric questions and advice should go in the Econometric Discussions forum.

Moderators: EViews Gareth, EViews Moderator

PSU_Matthew
Posts: 4
Joined: Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:31 pm

Probit Equation - Undefined Error

Postby PSU_Matthew » Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:35 pm

Hello. I'm trying to run a probit regression. What I'm doing is first creating a workfile, then creating a pooled time series. After that, I import my data, and then clicking Object --> New Object --> Equation. Whenever I put in my variables, EViews tells me that my dependent variable is undefined. Am I placing my data in the incorrect place?

EViews Gareth
Fe ddaethom, fe welon, fe amcangyfrifon
Posts: 13604
Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:38 pm

Re: Probit Equation - Undefined Error

Postby EViews Gareth » Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:45 pm

That error message indicates that the series you're trying to use for the dependent variable doesn't exist in the workfile. Are you sure it does?

Also, I'm confused by what you mean by pooled time series. Are you using a pool workfile? Are you trying to perform pooled probit? If so, EViews doesn't support that.

PSU_Matthew
Posts: 4
Joined: Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:31 pm

Re: Probit Equation - Undefined Error

Postby PSU_Matthew » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:12 pm

Yes, I'm using data that includes ~140 countries from 2005-2008. Is this going to be a problem?

EViews Gareth
Fe ddaethom, fe welon, fe amcangyfrifon
Posts: 13604
Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:38 pm

Re: Probit Equation - Undefined Error

Postby EViews Gareth » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:16 pm

EViews doesn't include any panel/pool probit estimators.

PSU_Matthew
Posts: 4
Joined: Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:31 pm

Re: Probit Equation - Undefined Error

Postby PSU_Matthew » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:23 pm

Thank you, Gareth. Do you happen to know of any programs that have the capability to do what I'm needing?

EViews Gareth
Fe ddaethom, fe welon, fe amcangyfrifon
Posts: 13604
Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:38 pm

Re: Probit Equation - Undefined Error

Postby EViews Gareth » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:50 pm

I don't. (Which doesn't mean they don't exist, just that I'm not aware of them).


Return to “Estimation”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests