ETF5600 - Quantitative models for business research
6 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.125 EFTSL
Postgraduate Faculty of Business and Economics
Leader(s): Dr Duangkamon Chotikapanich
Offered
Caulfield First semester 2009 (Day)
Synopsis
The topics covered in this unit include: Review of regression analysis, Binomial dependent variables, Unordered multinomial dependent variables, Ordered multinomial dependent variables, Duration dependent variable. Computer software EViews will be used to apply these techniques to real world problems.
Objectives
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of regression analysis; modelling and analysing relationships with binomial, unordered and ordered multinomial and duration dependent variables. Students will apply their skills and knowledge of the above topics to real situations in areas such as marketing, economics and management. They will demonstrate their ability to use the relevant software to help with the analysis of the above topics.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 35%
Examination (2 hours): 65%
Contact hours
Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour laboratory/tutorial session per week
Prerequisites
ETX2121, ETX2111, ETC1010, MBA9007 or equivalent or permission. Does not apply to course codes 3822 and 3816