ECON1130
Basic Econometrics and Quantitative Modelling
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Econometrics informs and supports decision making in both business and policy environments. This course introduces statistical methods and econometric modelling, focusing upon providing students with hands-on software skills applied in economics, commerce, finance and business decision making processes. Students are introduced to solving econometric problems within an Excel spreadsheet environment. Emphasis is placed upon problem-solving and drawing inferences from data to make informed decisions, both highly valued attributes within business environments.
| Objectives | On successful completion of the course, students are expected to be able to: 1. Employ analytical skills to solve simple econometric and statistical problems; 2. Select statistical methods to make basic inferences from sample data and to present and interpret results from a simple regression analysis; 3. Utilise quantitative skills to summarise and present sample data as a basis for making informed decisions; 4. Formulate and conduct estimation and hypothesis testing in a statistical testing framework; 5. Comprehend the assumptions underlying the simple regression models; 6. Apply econometric modelling and forecasting techniques to economic, finance and business data in a MS Excel spreadsheet environment and to interpret and communicate the results in an informed manner. |
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| Content | The topics will vary from year to year but students can expect to develop skills in the following areas. 1. Introduction to Linear Functions 2. Non-linear Function and Applications of Functions & Differentiation 3. Finance 4. Graphics and Introduction to Excel 5. Numerical Descriptive Statistics 6. Probability and Probability Distributions 7. Sampling and Sampling Distribution 8. Estimation 9. Hypothesis Testing 10.Simple Linear Regression and Correlation 11.Time-series analysis and Forecasting 12.Index Numbers |
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| Replacing Course(s) | Not applicable | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks |