ECON385 - Econometrics

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Academic Year 2001/2002

Econometrics
ECON 385 SP

Econometrics is the study of statistical techniques for analyzing economic data. The course reviews and extends regression procedures. Students work on individual research projects and learn to use econometric software packages on personal computers.

MAJOR READINGS

Woolridge, INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS
Kennedy, A GUIDE TO ECONOMETRICS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular problem sets, a mid-term exam, a final and a term paper applying econometric techniques to an economic problem of interest to the student.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students who have completed ECON310 may not receive credit for ECON385.

Students will use statistical computer programs in the PAC data lab.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: (ECON270 AND MATH221) OR (ECON270 AND MATH223) OR (ECON300 AND MATH221) OR (ECON300 AND MATH223)

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Hanson,Michael S.

Instructor's Course Page

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC125

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: 15 Jr. major: 15

SR. non-major: 3 Jr. non-major: 2 SO: FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002