ECON 306 - Introduction to Econometrics

Credit(s): 3

INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS
Component: Lecture
This course provides an introduction to econometrics, with a focus on application and practice. The main objective of this course is to teach students to use and interpret a basic set of quantitative methods frequently employed in empirical analysis of economic phenomena. Applications of these methods will be emphasized throughout the course. Course topics include a review of estimation and hypothesis testing, linear regression and several extensions to linear regression.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

PREREQ: C- or better in ECON 101, ECON 103; and STAT 200, STAT471 or MATH 450.

Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically