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ECON264
Econometrics
ECON264 SP
Next Offered in 9899 SP
Econometrics is the study of statistical techniques for
analyzing economic data. The course reviews regression
procedures; it covers simultaneous equation models and
problems created by heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity
and serial correlation. Students work on individual
research projects and learn to use econometric software
packages on the personal computer.
MAJOR READINGS
Text to be determined.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Problem sets, two exams.
Major paper applying econometric techniques to an economic
problem of interest to the student.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Students will use
computing programs on the PC's and/or VAX system.
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: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
ECON270 and MATH221 or MATH231 and MATH221
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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