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Definitions for column headings on the Variables tab in the data dictionary

Column Heading

Definition

Required or Optional

Variable Group Name

 

Required

Variable Group Description

 

Optional

Variable Name

 

Required

Variable Description

 

Optional

Category

 

Required

Type

 

Required

Code

 

Required

Data Entry Prompt

 

Optional, but typically used

Min Value

 

Optional (for numeric variable types only)

Max Value

 

Optional (for numeric variable types only

Default Value

 

Optional

Length

 

Required only for Text variable types

Required

 

Required

Active

 

Required

Indent Level

 

Optional

Prompt Width

 

Optional

Answer Width

 

Optional

Exportable

 

Required

Pick Lists (Value, Missing, Name)

 

Required for Pick List and Radio Button variable types

Missing Values (Begin, End, Name)

 

Optional (for numeric variable types only)

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