ECON 385
Fall 2020
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01
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| Course Cluster and Certificates: Applied Data Science Certificate, Education Studies Minor |
Econometrics is the study of statistical techniques for analyzing economic data. This 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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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (ECON301 OR ECON302) AND (MATH221 OR 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: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: CQC |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wooldridge, Introductory Econometrics (required; most recent edition), and Kennedy, A Guide to Econometrics (optional; a relatively recent edition). Additional short items will be handed out occasionally.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly assignments, 2 exams, 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 4-5 workshops with the QAC on how to use Stata scheduled at times outside the course meeting times.
PLEASE NOTE: Only graded courses can satisfy the requirements for the data analysis minor and the applied data science certificate. Courses completed with a CR/U grading mode will not satisfy the requirements of the two programs. |
| Instructor(s): He,Jun Times: .M.W... 08:00AM-09:20AM; Location: NO ROOM; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 23 | | SR major: 9 | JR major: 9 | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
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