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SOK-3020: Econometrics Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
English | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The aim of the course is to give students knowledge of econometric methods and how to interpret and analyse results from empirical research, as well as enable the students to carry out econometric analysis. | Contents
The course gives an introduction to the quantitative methods used in econometrics, especially methods for regression analysis. The first part of the course introduces the student to econometric methods, properties of Ordinary Least Square method (OLS), hypothesis testing and stochastic modelling. The second parts deals with specification testing, as well as an introduction to econometric analysis of simultaneous equations. | Form of teaching
Lectures and seminars | Coursework requirements
One obligatory assignment
| Exam and assessment
Home assignment (100%) | Contact person/lecturer
Tore Jørgensen, phone 77646015 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
SØ-416 -1 5 sp
SØ-417 -1 5 sp | Homepage
http://www.nfh.uit.no
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Teaching autumn 2007
First lecture: Friday the 24. august. At 1215. Room: D-110
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Øystein Myrland Sverre Braathen Thyholdt |
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