ECM001: Introduction to Econometric Analysis

Module code: ECM001

Module provider: Economics; School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Credits: 0

Level: Postgraduate Masters

When you'll be taught: Semester 1

Module convenor: Dr Hussein Hassan, email: hussein.hassan@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: Yes

Talis reading list: Yes

Last updated: 23 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

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. 

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Understand issues involved in regression model specification;
2. Interpret regression results;
3. Conduct simple hypothesis tests;
4. Have a general understanding of the main assumptions that underlie the application of statistics to economic problems.

Module 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.

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

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

Study hours

At least 20 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

There is no assessment on this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

There is no assessment on this module.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Reassessment

Additional costs