Econometrics for Policy
90-770
Units: 12
Description
This course will prepare the student to: (1) model social science problems and test them statistically and (2) begin understanding in-house reports and journal articles that use econometrics in order to make informed decisions. Students will accomplish these goals by learning how to tie economic theory to modeling and how statistical modeling works. Students will discover ways to overcome some of the common problems with using regression analysis.
Learning Outcomes
The course should help the student to:
1, Develop a better understanding of statistics.
2. Set up appropriate models for testing social science problems.
3. Examine statistical reports that employ regression analysis.
Prerequisites Description
90-710 Applied Economic Analysis
90-707 Statistical Reasoning or 90-711 Statistical Reasoning with R.