ECO-30050 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

ECO-20042

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module is designed to familiarise students with the main econometric techniques for modelling economic data and to show how such methods can be applied in practice. The module builds on the material covered in the 'Introduction to Econometrics' module. It covers time series as well as panel data, with a key component being application with the help of the STATA econometric software. The module has a distinct hands-on flavour with computer lab classes offering the opportunity for students to explore key elements economic of modelling.

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