ECON 3740

This computer-based course involves the specification and estimation of economic models and the testing of economic hypotheses using appropriate test statistics. Topics include ordinary least squares estimation, dummy variables, seasonality, multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, data sources. Additional topics may be included at the instructor's discretion. Heavy emphasis will be placed on applications and writing up results. Some use of statistical software will be required. [Department(s): Department of Economics and Finance]