Introduction to Econometrics
Course Code
ECON 11020 10
Course Description
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the practice of econometrics.
The course will focus on the use of multiple regression as a tool to establish causal relations.
The course emphasizes all steps of the process of empirical research: data collection, analysis, and presentation, both written and oral. Multiple examples of this process will be discussed.
You will be expected to read and evaluate existing research. You will apply the techniques discussed in class to a topic of your choosing. You will write a paper and present your results to the class.
Course Criteria
Prerequisites: ECON 10000/20000/20010 and ECON 10200/20200/20210; ECON 11010 or ECON 21010 or STAT 22000 or STAT 23400 or STAT 24400
Fulfills the econometrics requirement of the business economics specialization
Instructor(s)
Joseph Hardwick