Course - Econometrics - SØK1005
SØK1005 - Econometrics
About
New from the academic year 2020/2021
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
The course builds upon the bachelor course in statistics (SØK1004) and provides students with the necessary skills for analyzing and interpreting data, both in the univariate and in the multivariate case. Students will learn to distinguish random variation from systematic variation and causality from correlation. The course will therefore briefly revise core statistical concepts used to describe data, and then emphasize estimation of simple ad multiple linear regression models via ordinary least squares. Particular emphasis will be posed on developing student competence in the use of statistical techniques and in the critical evaluation of simple empirical analysis.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
You learn
- to define basic concepts underpinning data analysis, such as mean, variance, and hypothesis testing
- to define and derive the Ordinary least squares estimator (OLS)
- to present the basic assumptions underlying the OLS estimator
- to evaluate the credibility of causal claims in simple empirical applications
Skills:
You should
- be able to obtain summary statistics, tests and regression estimates
- be able to interpret summary statistics and basic regression results
- be able to criticize and evaluate simple empirical applications
- be able to write simple statistical programs with a statistical and econometric software
General competence:
You should
- describe data and economic relationships based on data
- distinguish correlation from causation
- acquire basic programming skills
- develop a reflective and critical approach to the practice of data analysis in economics
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures every week, and 2 hours of practical assignments every other week.
The course has compulsory activity that will be announced at the beginning of the term.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory aktivity
Further on evaluation
4 hours written school exam
Recommended previous knowledge
SØK1004
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SØK2901 | 5.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2021
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Financial Economics
- Economics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
ORD
Home exam (1)
100/100
Release
2021-05-27Submission
2021-05-27
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"