If the decimal setting for a numeric variable is set at 2 and you enter a case's value for that variable as 1.234, what happens?
A) 1.23 appears in Data View and 1.23 is stored in the computer's memory
B) 1.23 appears in Data View but 1.234 is stored in the computer's memory
C) 1.234 appears in Data View but 1.23 is stored in the computer's memory
D) 1.234 appears in Data View and 1.234 is stored in the computer's memory

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When the decimal setting for a numeric variable is set at 2, any entry like 1.234 will be displayed as 1.23 in the Data View to adhere to the specified format. However, the full precision of the entered value (1.234 in this case) is retained in the computer's memory for any calculations or operations that require the exact value.

If the Decimal Setting for a Numeric Variable Is Set