Econometrics ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to regression analysis. Econometrics is a powerful tool that helps answer questions that arise out of economic theory with data. It refers to the application of statistical methods to the quantification and critical assessment of hypothetical economic relationships using data. Students will be introduced to data collection and management, summary statistics and to regression models used in empirical economic as well as financial analysis. The course satisfies economics and quantitative skills in BME guidelines. Prerequisites: ECON-2020 and MATH-1065, or equivalent.