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Econometric Methods for Research - ECO00015H

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  • Department: Economics and Related Studies
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Francesco Bravo
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: H
  • Academic year of delivery: 2021-22

Related modules

Pre-requisite modules

Co-requisite modules

  • None

Prohibited combinations

  • None

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2021-22 to Spring Term 2021-22

Module aims

To understand some of the econometric techniques used in modern economic research.

Module learning outcomes

On completing the module a student will be able to:

  • Define and illustrate the concepts of multiple linear regression, simultaneous equations models, nonlinear models, maximum likelihood and generalised method of moments
  • Explain why these concepts are important in econometrics
  • Apply these concepts to some simple examples
  • Define and illustrate the concept of statistical hypothesis

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled)
Econometric Methods for Research		 8 hours 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled)
Econometric Methods for Research		 8 hours 100

Module feedback

Feedback will be made available according to University guidelines.

Indicative reading

Wooldrigde, J. (2010). Econometric Analysis of Cross Sections and Panel data. MIT Pressl.


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