Introduction to Econometrics (level 5) (L1090)
15 credits, Level 5
Autumn teaching
You study the application of statistical methods to economic data and focus on regression analysis based on the ordinary least squares (OLS) principle.
You look at model specification and the analysis of regression disturbance problems, such as autocorrelation and heteroscedasticity.
Teaching
67%: Lecture
33%: Seminar
Assessment
20%: Coursework (Test)
80%: Examination (Computer-based examination)
Contact hours and workload
This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 32 hours of contact time and about 118 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Courses
This module is offered on the following courses:
- Banking and Digital Finance (with a professional placement year) BSc
- Banking and Digital Finance BSc
- Economics (with a professional placement year) BA
- Economics (with a professional placement year) BSc
- Economics BA
- Economics BSc
- Economics and Finance BSc
- Economics and International Development BA
- Finance and Business (with a professional placement year) BSc
- Finance and Business BSc
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA