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Academic Year 2005/2006


Quantitative Methods in Economics
ECON 300 SP

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 Wonacott, INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Examinations and Assignments
10-12 problem sets, two quizzes, a term project, and a final exam scheduled by the Registrar.

Instructor(s): Hornstein,Abigail    
Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: SCIE121;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)
SR. major: 7   Jr. major: 3
SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 25   FR: 0

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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