ECON271 Introductory Econometrics
Updated: 01 September 2008| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Exam | June | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites |
24 cp including QM161 or QM162 or QM262 |
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| Co-requisites |
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| Restrictions |
ECON371 or EMET260 or EMET360 |
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| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
ECON371 - Introductory Econometrics |
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| Coordinator(s) | Renato Villano (rvillan2@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
An applied unit dealing with the main single equation econometric methods and models used in marketing, economics and commerce. Topics covered include: the multiple linear regression model (with an introduction to the problems of heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation and multicollinearity), limited and qualitative dependent variable models (including the logit and probit models), and models for pooling time-series and cross-sectional data (including dummy variable models). Real-world examples are used to illustrate particular techniques. Problems and exercises are solved using the econometrics software package EViews. This unit comprises up to 39 lecture hours and up to 13 lab/workshop hours and there is a combination of lectures, workshops and practicals. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |