- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Emily Whitehouse
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
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Semester 2 Credit Value:
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10
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ECTS Credits:
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5.0
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Aims
To develop an understanding of estimation and inference as a foundation for applied economics.
Original Summary:
This module is an introduction to statistics and date manipulation for economists and disciplines related to economics. The course considers the basics of data analysis, how do we explore and analyse data. We use a variety of statistical methods to investigate and interpret real world data. The module will also include an introduction to analytical software.
Outline Of Syllabus
Graphical analysis
Correlation
Simple regression
Interpretation
An introduction to Stata
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category |
Activity |
Number |
Length |
Student Hours |
Comment |
|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 41:00 | 41:00 | N/A |
| Total | | | | 100:00 | |
Jointly Taught With
| Code |
Title |
|---|
| ECO1007 | Statistical Methods for Economics |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures deliver main concepts
Seminars and workshops give the opportunity to work through example problems
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description |
Length |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
|---|
| Written Examination | 60 | 2 | A | 50 | N/A |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code |
Module Title |
Semester |
Comment |
|---|
| ECO1007 | Statistical Methods for Economics | 2 | N/A |
Exam Pairing Resits
| Module Code |
Module Title |
Comment |
|---|
| ECO1007 | Statistical Methods for Economics | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 50 | Group Project - 2000 words (with peer review) |
Formative Assessments
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Exam ensures learning of theoretical methods
Group project demonstrates that students can analyse and interpret real world data.
Reading Lists
Timetable
