EMET8013 Econometric Methods
EMET8013 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | School of Economics |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Econometrics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course will provide students with a theoretical and practical introduction to econometrics. Students will learn how to use linear regression techniques to study the behavior of economic variables and to analyse the relationships between them. The course covers estimation, hypothesis testing, econometric modeling, econometric policy analysis and prediction, and it will emphasise the use of econometric software to study actual data sets relating to various economies (including the Australian economy). |
| Learning Outcomes | On the successful completion of this course students should have gained a practical understanding of introductory econometrics. |
| Indicative Assessment |
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| Workload |
10 hours per week. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Econometrics |
| Eligibility |
At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with introductory level courses in Economics, Statistics and Econometrics. |
| Prescribed Texts | See Course Website |
| Preliminary Reading | See Course Website |
| Indicative Reading List | See Course Website |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, and Master of Commerce |
| Other Information | See Course Website |
| Academic Contact | See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=EMET8013 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
