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Course Outlines

Summer 2021 - ECON 333 D100

Statistical Analysis of Economic Data (4)

Class Number: 2885

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 13, 2021
    Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 103 or 200, ECON 105 or 205, ECON 233 or BUS (or BUEC) 232 or STAT 270, MATH 157, all with a minimum grade of C-; 60 units. Students with a minimum grade of A- in ECON 233, BUS (or BUEC) 232 or STAT 270 can take ECON 333 after 30 units. Students seeking permission to enroll based on their ECON 233, BUS (or BUEC) 232 or STAT 270 grade must contact the Undergraduate Advisor in Economics.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the use and interpretation of statistical analysis in the context of data typical of economic applications. Students with credit for BUEC 333 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

An introduction to the use and interpretation of statistical analysis in the context of data typical of economic applications.

**This course is reserved for students declared in the ECON major only.

The focus of this course is on linear regression, by far the most common method for analyzing the relationship between variables, applied to economic data. Emphasis will be placed on both the use and interpretation of this technique, and dealing with common problems the econometricians face. Topics covered in this course include: ordinary least squares, the classical regression model, statistical inference, specification, multicollinearity, serial correlation and heteroskedasticity.

Assignments will be given on a regular basis and will require the use of R, a programming language and free software environment for statistical computing and graphics. We will discuss the software in the beginning of the semester, and information will be posted on CANVAS to assist learning R.

Course announcements, syllabus, additional notes, recommended practice problems, and assignments will be posted on CANVAS.

Please note: this course is reserved for students declared in the ECON major only.

Grading

  • Tutorial participation 5%
  • Online quizzes 15%
  • Assignments 25%
  • Term texts 30%
  • Final exam 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

A.H. Studenmund. Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide (7th ed.) Pearson, 2017. ISBN: 978-0134182742


Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Final exam schedules will be released later in the semester. This will allow students to avoid enrollment conflicts, and will significantly reduce instances of exam hardship. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the final exam period (August 10th -20th) until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2021

Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses.  Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).