Quantitative Methods in Economics
ECON 300
Fall 2012
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02
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| Certificates: The Study of Education |
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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| 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: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wonnacott and Wonnacott, INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
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Examinations and Assignments:
twelve problem sets, two in-class tests, a term project, and final exam scheduled by the Registrar |
| Instructor(s): Khamis,Melanie Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 30 | FR: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wonnacott & Wonnacott, INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 4th ed. |
Examinations and Assignments:
12 problem sets, 2 in-class tests, a term project and a final exam scheduled by the Registrar |
| Instructor(s): Keats,Anthony Bruno Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 30 | FR: 0 |
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