Course Description
Course Name
Using Economic Data
Session: VSRS3122
Hours & Credits
20 SCQF Credits
Prerequisites & Language Level
Introduction to Quantitative Techniques for Economics & Business
Taught In English
- There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.
Overview
Extension of the method of least squares introduced in ECNU213 to handle estimation of relationships
between many variables. The problems of econometric estimation, their causes, diagnosis and solutions. the
use of computers for least-squares estimation. The second half will develop skills in two sorts of work: the
critical appraisal of applied econometric results and original applied work involving formulation of an
economic model, data gathering and statistical estimation.
*Course content subject to change