ECM001NU-Introduction to Econometric Analysis

Module Provider: School of Politics, Economics and International Relations
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Semesters in which taught: Semester 1 module
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Hussein Hassan
Email: hussein.hassan@reading.ac.uk

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Summary module description:

This module is primarily designed to give students a general understanding of basic econometrics with an emphasis on the interpretation of basic linear regression results and their relevance in economic analysis. 

Aims:

The module aims to introduce students to the empirical analysis of economic models.

Assessable learning outcomes:

The module covers various aspects of Econometrics. At the end of the module students should be able to:

• understand issues involved in regression model specification;


• interpret regression results;


• conduct simple hypothesis tests;


• have a general understanding of the main assumptions that underlie the application of statistics to economic problems.

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Outline content:

• The simple linear regression model, interpretation of different functional forms.


• The multiple linear regression model.


• Inference in the multiple linear regression model, hypothesis testing.


• Further forms of regression models and their interpretation.

Global context:

This module is compulsory for the MSc Business Economics degree programme.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Lectures will be used for the exposition of the principal concepts, principles and techniques. 

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None. Rather the module helps to prepare students to take another module which is assessed.

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Last updated: 30 March 2023