Introductory Econometrics

Subject 316-205 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
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Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

316-130 Quantitative Methods 1 or 620-131 Scientific Programming and Simulation or 620-160 Experimental Design and Data Analysis or 620-159 Data Analysis 1.

Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Coordinator

Assoc Prof Jenny Lye, Assoc Prof Jenny Williams
Subject Overview:

Topics include review of statistics; F and X 2 distributions; review of simple linear regression model; multiple linear regression model; hypothesis testing, forecasting, diagnostics with regression models (including heteroskedasticity, serial correlation and model specification). Examples drawn from economics, finance, accounting, marketing and management will be illustrated using EVIEWs.

Objectives: .
Assessment:

A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (80%) and assignments not exceeding 2000 words (20%).
Prescribed Texts:

Prescribed Texts:

To be advised.
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

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Generic Skills:

  • High level of development: written communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; use of computer software.

  • Moderate level of development: oral communication; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
Notes:

Students may not gain credit for both 316-205 Introductory Econometrics and 316-316 Basic Econometrics.

Related Course(s): Bachelor of Agricultural Science/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Agriculture and Bachelor of Commerce
Graduate Diploma in Economics
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Economics
Economics Major

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