Introduction to Econometrics

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Enforced requisites: courses 11, and 41 or Mathematics 170A and 170B or 170E and 170S or Statistics 100A and 100B. Enforced corequisite: 103L. Introduction to theory and practice of univariate regression analysis with emphasis on its use in economics. Introduction to method of least squares, Gauss-Markov theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests in univariate regression context, and standard errors in case of heteroscedasticity and serial correlation. Emphasis on applications with real data and computer software (R programming language) to implement discussed methods. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
3.3 / 10
Organization
3.3 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
3.3 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: F

    I didn't like this teacher. I was going through some medical issues during my time in this class. I passed my other classes but not this one. Instruction not clear enough for people with health issues or other unexpected problems in the quarter

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: P

    Material is hard but lecture is good. He makes clear and organized slides that he read through in class.

Course

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Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 50% recommend the textbook

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