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2025 Spring > GRAD > ECON > ECON 652

Quantitative Research Methods II

Course #: ECON 652

Description:
The course offers a presentation of modern econometric practice. It will cover the theory and application of ordinary least-squares regression (OLS) in the context of cross-sectional, time-series, and panel data, with special emphasis placed on an applied understanding of the potential and limitations of this approach. In addition to OLS, topics will also include fixed effects, difference-indifference, regression discontinuity, and limited dependent variable regression techniques. Students will learn at least one statistical package as Stata, SPSS, or SAS. Emphasis is placed on training creative quantitative researchers.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: ECON 651

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10207 W
5:30 - 8:15 pm
D'Angelis,Ilaria McCormack M03-0415
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 15
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: ECON 651
Course Attributes:
01W 10440 W
8:15 - 9:05 pm
D'Angelis,Ilaria McCormack M01-0210
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 15
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: ECON 651
Course Attributes: