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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

Offered in:

2026 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3998 W
5:30 - 8:15 pm
D'Angelis,Ilaria McCormack M01-0608
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 15
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: ECON 651
Course Attributes: Low cost course material (under $50)
01W 4185 W
8:15 - 9:05 pm
D'Angelis,Ilaria Wheatley-Peters W01-0043
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 15
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: ECON 651
Course Attributes: Low cost course material (under $50)