ECON 0410 - Introduction to Econometrics

Spring 3 Credit Hours
This applied course will introduce students to the methods used by economists to conduct evidence based research utilizing causal identification techniques. Students will plan and execute an independent research project. Topics include linear and non-linear regression, data diagnostics, endogeneity, simultaneous equations, and forecasting. Prerequisites: ECON 0201, ECON 0202, MATH 0150 or MATH 0302 and one of the following: GB 0321, SOC 0405, PSC 0405, PSY 0320, MATH 0310.