Using Economic Data

University of Stirling

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Using Economic Data

  • Host University

    University of Stirling

  • Location

    Stirling, Scotland

  • Area of Study

    Economics

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Prerequisites

    Introduction to Quantitative Techniques for Economics & Business

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • SCQF Credits

    20
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    5
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    7
  • Overview

    Extension of the method of least squares introduced in ECNU213 to handle estimation of relationships
    between many variables. The problems of econometric estimation, their causes, diagnosis and solutions. the
    use of computers for least-squares estimation. The second half will develop skills in two sorts of work: the
    critical appraisal of applied econometric results and original applied work involving formulation of an
    economic model, data gathering and statistical estimation.

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