ECON 385
Spring 2012
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| Certificates: The Study of Education |
Econometrics is the study of statistical techniques for analyzing economic data. The course reviews multiple regression and develops several more advanced estimation techniques. Students work on individual research projects and learn to use econometric software. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning
This course is the study of statistical techniques for analysis of economic data.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (ECON301 AND MATH221) OR (ECON301 AND MATH223) OR (ECON302 AND MATH221) OR (ECON302 AND MATH223) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CADS)(DATA-MN)(ECON-MN)(ECON)(EDST-MN)(EDST)(HRAD-MN)(INFO-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wooldridge, Introductory Econometrics, 4th (or more recent) edition, and Kennedy, A Guide to Econometrics, 6th (or more recent) edition. Additional short items will be handed out occasionally.
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Examinations and Assignments:
11 homework assignments, a midterm, a final exam, and a research project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students will use the statistical computer program Stata, which is available in the campus data labs. There will be 3-4 workshops on how to use Stata scheduled at times outside the course meeting times. |
| Instructor(s): Hornstein,Abigail Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC002; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 13 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: -4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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