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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