Unit name | Applied Quantitative Research Methods |
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Unit code | EFIM20010 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EFIM10008 Mathematical and Statistical Methods 1 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Economics |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit aims to provide students with a functional understanding of econometrics, and the ability to interpret econometric models in areas such as time series, limited dependent variables, instrument variables, difference-in-differences and regression discontinuity designs. Students should be able to interpret output from these models as well as showing knowledge of appropriate models to apply when presented with these data. Students will be expected to develop a small mathematical understanding of the underlying concepts behind Ordinary Least Squares.
Students will be able to:
1. Show a functional ability to interpret econometric output from a variety of econometric models.
2. Recognise suitable econometric methods to address empirical questions.
3. Use computers to model empirical questions.
30 lectures (including exercise lectures)
9 classes
Summative assessments
2.5 hour examination at the end of the relevant teaching block. This assesses the following learning objectives:
Functional ability to interpret econometric output.
Ability to recognise suitable econometric methods to address empirical questions.
Formative assessments through fortnightly classes. These will assess the following learning objectives:
Ability to use computers to model empirical questions
Ability to recognise suitable econometric methods to address empirical questions
Gujurati, Damodar. Econometrics by Example