Unit name | Econometrics |
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Unit code | ECONM1022 |
Credit points | 15 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. David Pacini |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None. |
Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
School/department | School of Economics |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The course is divided into two parts. The first part will cover the linear regression model with one regressor, the linear regression model with multiple regressors, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals and ways to assess the internal and external validity of studies based on multiple regression. This part will also introduce asymptotic analysis, heteroskedasticity, and several potential sources of biases and inconsistency in OLS estimation. The second half of the course will investigate more advanced methods of estimation such as generalised least squares (GLS) and instrumental variables (IV) methods before examining the methods and properties of maximum likelihood estimation and related test statistics.
Aims:
To give students a thorough understanding of econometrics, in particular OLS and its extensions to GLS and IV.
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of large and small group classes, supported by online resources
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Two formative assessments:
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Exam, 3 hours. Worth 100% of unit mark. Assesses ILOs 1-3.
When assessment does not go to plan:
Exam, 3 hours. Assesses ILOs 1-3.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.