Monash University Handbooks 2008

ETF9200 - Econometric analysis in business

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate Faculty of Business and Economics

Leader: Dr Paul Kim

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2008 (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.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 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

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