Economic Data Analysis

Overview

This unit develops the knowledge and skills for the use of data in economic contexts. Students are introduced to techniques commonly used for data description, statistical inference and regression models. Throughout emphasis is placed on the essential interplay between econometric theory, economic applications and how data can inform economic policy.

Topic 1: Data Fundamentals

Topic 2: Probability Fundamentals

Topic 3: Probability Distributions

Topic 4: Sampling and Estimation

Topic 5: Simple Regression

Topic 6: Multiple Regression

Topic 7: Hypothesis Testing 1

Topic 8: Hypothesis Testing 2

Topic 9: Time Series Forecasting

Topic 10: Neural Networks