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Academic Year 2005/2006

Quantitative Methods in Economics
ECON 300 FA

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, term paper requiring collecting, manipulating and interpreting economic data is required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: ECON110

SECTION 01

Major Readings

Wonnacott and Wonnacott, INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Examinations and Assignments

12 (twelve) problem sets, two in-class tests, a term project, and final exam scheduled by the Registrar

Instructor(s): Hornstein,Abigail    

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: PAC107;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 5   Jr. non-major: 20   SO: 10   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning

SECTION 02

Major Readings

Wonnacott & Wonnacott, INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 4th ed.

Examinations and Assignments

10 (ten) problem sets, two in-class tests, a term project, and final exam scheduled by the Registrar

Instructor(s): Rayack,Wendy    

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

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 5   SO: 25   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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