ECO-30050 - Applied Econometrics
Coordinator: Rumman Khan Room: SIH UG.020 Tel: 01782733781
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

ECO-20042


Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23


Aims
To familiarise students with the econometric techniques commonly used in economics.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and critically evaluate alternative empirical methodologies in applied economics: 1
choose appropriate models to analyse economic data, and evaluate their key elements and properties: 1
formulate testable hypotheses in economics, carry out appropriate statistical tests, evaluate the statistical evidence and interpret the results: 1
utilise industry standard software to estimate empirical models in applied economics/econometrics: 1

Study hours

20 hours lectures
4 hours tutorial
126 hours self study including preparation for lectures, tutorials and assessments

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 100%
Portfolio
Students are asked to submit a portfolio of 8 out of 8 practical exercises. The portfolio should be submitted during teaching week 12.