Module: Economic Estimation and Inference

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Economic Estimation and Inference
Module Code	EF303
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Edgar Morgenroth Semester 2: Edgar Morgenroth Autumn: Edgar Morgenroth
Module Teachers	Edgar Morgenroth
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

Students will learn tools for data analysis and application of these to typical questions in economics, politics and business. While the module covers statistical theory, the focus is on application

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will learn statistical techniques (regression analysis)
2. Students will develop data analysis experience
3. Students will develop skills in using statistical sofware
4. Students will develop skills in applying the methods to common questions in business, economics and politics

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	2	No Description
Lecture	2	No Description
Total Workload: 4

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Econometrics
Students will learn tools for data analysis and application of these to typical questions in economics, politics and business. While the module covers statistical theory, the focus is on applications

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Students will apply the techniques learned using a real data set to investigate a research question.	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

J. Wooldridge: 2020, Introductory Econometrics, 7, Cengage, 9780717143795

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

Date of Last Revision

13-JAN-11

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