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Simple and multiple regression, elementary time-series analysis, introduction to econometric modelling.
Simple and multiple regression, elementary time-series analysis, introduction to econometric modelling.Course Objectives: The objective of the course is for the student to learn how to conduct – and how to critique – empirical studies in economics and related fields. Accordingly, the emphasis of the course is on empirical applications. This course introduces students to multiple regression methods for analysing data in economics and related disciplines. The course work will include a series of homework exercises, some of which will be computer exercises involving analysis of economic data. Course Contents: • Introduction; review of probability & statistics • Bivariate regression • Multiple regression • Nonlinear regression models • Assessing regression studies • Panel and Time Series Data
(1) ECON101, orECON104 or ECON105; (2) 18 points from STAT courses. With Head of Department discretion, a candidate who has not passed this pre-requisite but who is concurrently enrolled in an 18-point STAT course may be enrolled in ECON213 if he or she has completed at least 50% of the STAT course at the start of the semester.
ECON211
There will be a one hour tutorial per week in addition to lectures.
Bob Reed
Halcoussis, Dennis; Understanding econometrics ; Thomson/South-Western, 2005.
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You also need to purchase an "electronic clicker". These may be obtained from the Copy Centre (Central Library, Level 2). The initial outlay for the clickers is $50, but $30 will be refunded to you at the end of the semester when you return your clicker.
Domestic fee $382.00
International fee $1,559.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Department of Economics and Finance .