ECON-22043 credit hours

Introduction to Data Analysis for Economics and Finance

Economics · 3 hrs Lecture | 1 hrs Lab

Offered: Every Second Year

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ECON-2204 prerequisites

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ECON-1102Introduction to Economics: Micro

ECON-1103Introduction to Economics: Macro

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STAT-1301Statistical Analysis I

any one of

Pre-Calculus Math 40S

Applied Math 40S

STAT-1401Statistics I for Business and Economics

any one of

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

STAT-1501Elementary Biological Statistics I

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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

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Where ECON-2204 counts

Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:

EFIN 4-YEAR BA IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
EFIN 4-YEAR BBA IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

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Description

This course serves as an introduction to data analysis and empirical models used in Economics and Finance. Topics covered include how to obtain data used in Economics and Finance, prepare data for analysis, explore data analysis and carry out an empirical project. Students learn techniques for version control and replication, and how to organize, interpret and report empirical results in Economics and Finance. Issues such as economic determinants of environmental and health outcomes, returns to education, risk management and investment decisions are addressed.

Requisite courses

ECON-1102, ECON-1103, and one of STAT-1301 or STAT-1401 or STAT-1501; OR permission of the Instructor [prerequisite(s)]; ECON-2204L (must be taken concurrently).

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