Quantitative Methods in Economics
ECON 300
Spring 2013
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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: (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
Wonnacott & Wonnacott, INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 4th ed.
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Examinations and Assignments:
12 (twelve) problem sets and short assignments, two in-class tests, a term project, and final exam scheduled by the Registrar |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Workshops on computer skills, use of statistical packages, and data access will be required approximately 3-4 times during the semester at hours outside of regularly-scheduled class times. |
| Instructor(s): Keats,Anthony Bruno Times: .M.W... 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 30 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 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 problem sets, 3 in-class tests, and a term project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Term paper requiring collecting, manipulating and interpreting economic data is required. |
| Instructor(s): Imai,Masami Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 30 | FR: 0 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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