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Program of Economics (English)

ECO341

ECONOMETRICS I

Course Code
ECO341
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Formulate the econometric theory underlying simple and multiple regression models.
  2. Interpret different econometric models and their estimated parameters.
  3. Test hypotheses about the parameters of the econometric model.
  4. Use a software package to perform econometric analysis.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsECO245 and ECO248
Course DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to econometric theory. Econometric issues such as prediction problem, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, functional forms are discussed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The Nature of Regression Analysis and Two-Variable Regression Analysis: Some Basic Ideas
2nd Week Two-Variable Regression Model: The Problem of Estimation
3rd Week Two-Variable Regression Model: The Problem of Estimation
4th Week Normality Assumption
5th Week Two-Variable Regression: Interval Estimation and Hypothesis Testing
6th Week Two-Variable Regression: Interval Estimation and Hypothesis Testing
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Extensions of the Two-Variable Linear Regression Model
9th Week Extensions of the Two-Variable Linear Regression Model
10th Week Multiple Regression Analysis: The Problem of Estimation
11th Week Multiple Regression Analysis: The Problem of Inference
12th Week Multiple Regression Analysis: The Problem of Inference
13th Week Other Types of Tests
14th Week Dummy Variable Regression Model
Recommended or Required ReadingDamodar N. Gujarati and Dawn C. Porter, Basic Econometrics, 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Jeffrey M. Wooldridge, Introductory Econometrics: Modern Approach, 5th Edition. South-Western, Cengage Learning.
Lee C. Adkins and R. Carter Hill, Using Stata for Principles of Econometrics, 4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
R. Carter Hill, William E. Griffiths and Guay C. Lim, Principles of Econometrics, 4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Quiz 2 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz 2 10 20
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load152
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.06
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2
K3
K4 X
K5 X X
K6
K7 X X X X
K8 X X
K9 X
K10
K11
K12
K13