ECON302 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS II

Course Code:3110302
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (3.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Economics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ERDAL ÖZMEN
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will learnthe concepts of :

  • heteroscedasticiy
  • autocorrelation
  • simultaneous equations
  • dynamic models and
  • time seies modelling

Course Content

Dummy Variables: testing structural change, estimating the prediction error variance, seasonal adjustment and pooling cross-sectional and time-series data. Lagged Variables: the polynomial distributed lag and the geometric distributed lag. Autocorrelation and heteroscedasticity. Simultaneous equations; identification and single-equation estimation.


Course Learning Outcomes

Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • carry out diagnostic checks of econometric modelling
  • use of simultaneous equations
  • use of dynamic models and time series modelling

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Use and develop skillfully economic concepts and theories, analyse economic behaviour and events by conceptualizing and evaluating via scientific methods (Has skills regarding theory and analysis)
2Evaluate how economic policies affect economic performance and how economic interest, relationship and interaction affect policy decisions (Knowledgeable about economic policies)
3Design and carry out studies regarding data collection, analysis and evaluation, that can be used in decision processes at every level (individual, firm, government, etc.)(Knowledgeable about quantitative and qualitative methods)
4Evaluate systematically and compare economic knowledge, phenomena and methodology; Develop critical, creative/innovative approaches to these (Critical, creative, innovative)
5Understand current economic phenomena and relevant political developments using information and data from various resources and provide multifaceted explanations (Concerned about current events)
6Follow developments in economic theory and methods; Be open to continuous learning (Open to continuous learning)
7Have skills to work independently and in a team (Individual and teamwork)
8Approach critically to economic and societal events and problems while being sensitive to social problems; Produce solutions to these problems by scientific approach; Share own thoughts (Sensitive to social problems)
9Communicate clearly, effectively and fluently (in English and Turkish) verbally and in writing, utilizing new technologies (Has effective communication skills)

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