316-316 Basic Econometrics

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316-316 Basic Econometrics
Note	Students may not gain credit for both 316-316 Basic Econometrics and 316-635 Basic Econometrics or 316-205 Introductory Econometrics.
Credit Points	12.5
Coordinator	Dr C Skeels
Prerequisites	316-206 Quantitative Methods 2 and one of 316-201 Intermediate Macroeconomics or 316-202 Intermediate Microeconomics or 333-201 Business Finance.
Semester	1 (view timetable)
Contact	Two 1-hour lectures, a 1-hour tutorial/seminar and an average of one hour of practice sessions per week
Subject Description	This subject examines multiple regression analysis and its use in economics, management, finance, accounting and marketing. Topics will include the properties of estimators, hypothesis testing, specification error, multicollinearity, dummy variables, heteroskedasticity, serial correlation, and an introduction to simultaneous systems.
Generic Skills	High level of development: written communication; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software. Moderate level of development: problem solving; statistical reasoning; accessing data and other information from a range of sources. Some level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
Assessment	A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (70%) and empirical exercises (30%).

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