ETF9200

Econometric analysis in business ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Paul Kim

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Presents the basic econometric methodology in model building and model evaluation in general, the treatment of autocorrelation, lagged relationship, qualitative variables, multicollinearity and heteroskedasticity. In particular, covers estimation and evaluation of multiple regression models and testing for the validity of various theories in areas of business and finance. Use of EVIEWS software for data analysis and applied research projects.

Assessment: 2 projects : 60% + Examination (2 hours): 40%

Contact Hours: One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial/practical per week

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in course codes 3814, 3815, 3816 or 3822 or must have passed ETX2121 or MBA9007.

Prohibitions: ETF3200