200-level

ECON213
Introduction to Econometrics
Description
This course teaches basic skills in econometrics, which is the statistical analysis of economic data. You will learn how to (i) develop a regression model, (ii) estimate it, and (iii) interpret it. General topics that we will cover include OLS regression, prediction, dummy variables, model specification, model selection, robust standard errors, time series forecasting, endogeneity, and qualitative choice models (logit and probit). Two thirds of the course utilizes the statistical software package Eviews and emphasizes application. The remainder teaches the mathematics behind the estimation procedures.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) ECON104 or ECON105; and (2) 15 points from STAT. RP: MATH101 or Year 13 Math with Calculus.
Restrictions
ECON214

Not Offered Courses in 2024

200-level

FINC205
Quantitative Finance
Description
Introduction to personal finance using calculus and statistics: simple and compound interest; annuities and pensions; amortisation and mortgages; taxes; insurance; credit cards; stocks, bonds and risk.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2017 , 2018
For further information see FINC205 course details
Points
15 points