Quantitative Methods in Economics
ECON 300
Spring 2008
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02
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This course is an introduction to quantitative techniques widely used by economists. Topics include various methods of applied statistics that facilitate the understanding of economic literature and the pursuit of empirical research; elements of probability, correlation, multiple regression, and hypothesis testing. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning
Students will learn how to conduct statistical tests and evaluate hypotheses
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(CADS)(DATA-MN)(ECON-MN)(ECON)(EDST-MN)(EDST)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Anderson, Sweeney and Williams (2004) Statistics for Business and Economics. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Term paper requiring collecting, manipulating and interpreting economic data is required. |
| Instructor(s): Rayack,Wendy Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 25 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wonnacott & Wonnacott, INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 4th ed. |
Examinations and Assignments:
12 (twelve) problem sets, two in-class tests, a term project, and final exam scheduled by the Registrar |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Imai,Masami Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 13 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 20 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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