Economic Data Analysis
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON4028 | Economics | 4 | 15 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ECON4028
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 15
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Provides students with "hands on" training in the use, presentation and interpretation of economic data, including time series, cross-section and panel data. Comprises: an introduction to basic principles of economic data analysis descriptive statistics hypothesis testing simple and multiple regression introduction to panel data introduction to dynamic modelling time series models. The module will include a series of practical classes using econometrics software packages.
Target Students
Available for PGT and PGR students in the School of Economics.
Classes
This module is delivered through a combination of lectures and practicums.
Assessment
- 10% Coursework: Completion of weekly problem sets
- 90% Project 1: 2000 word data analysis
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide students with training in the use, analysis, presentation and interpretation of different types of economic data. To provide competence in the use of econometric data analysis software.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding. Students should demonstrate
A3. An understanding of advanced quantitative methods
A5. An understanding of institutions, policies and the broader context in which specific economic analysis is applied
C. Professional and practical skills. Students should be able to
C1. Understand principles of research design and strategy
C2. Find and access economic data and evidence
C3. Apply appropriate quantitative methods (mathematical, statistical, graphical) to data and evidence
D. Transferable (key) skills. Students should be able to
D2. Use appropriate IT packages effectively
D3. Undertake independent study of an economic subject