ECON 203 - Econometrics

Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ECON 202 or INTR 202 or consent of instructor or department head. Explorations of regression models that relate a response variable to one or more predictor variables. The course begins with a review of the simple bivariate model used in INTR 202, and moves on to multivariate models. Underlying model assumptions and consequences are discussed. Advanced topics include non-linear regression and forecasting. Examples in each class are drawn from a number of disciplines. The course emphasizes the use of data and student-directed research. Experiential Learning (EXP): Y Anderson, Blunch.