Scalars

SCALAR format is used to enter items that are not defined with respect to sets.

scalar  item1name  optional labeling text  /numerical value/

        item2name  optional labeling text  /numerical value/

         ...                                        ;

Examples include

scalar     dataitem    /100/;

scalar     landonfarm total arable acres /100/;

scalars    landonfarm  /100/

           pricecorn  1992 corn price per bushel         /2.20/;

Scalars are covered in more depth in the Data Entry chapter.