ETC2410 Introductory Econometrics
Difficulty:
Year Completed: Semester 1, 2020
Prerequisite: ETC1000
(or ETW1001, or ETB1100, or FIT1006, or SCI1020, or ETF1100, or STA1010)
Exemption: N/A (prerequisite for other units)
Mean Setu Score: 79.4%
Clarity of Learning Outcomes: 80.4%
Clarity of Assessments: 78.4%
Feedback: 76.2%
Resources: 78.6%
Engagement: 83.8%
Satisfaction: 77%
Subject Content:
Lecture(s) and Tutorial(s):
Textbook(s):
Assessments:
Topics included the OLS estimator, multiple regressions,
inference, binary variables, heteroskedasticity and correlation.
1 x 2 hour lecture
1 x 1.5 hour tutorial
Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach - the course
didn't follow the textbook to a tee. It was good for extra reading
and a second view in-case the lecture didn't make sense.
2 Group Assignments
Final Exam 60%
Comments
The lectures were enjoyable and informative. The content was
interesting, however, the tutorials become a bit repetitive because
of the limited interaction. This unit is essential as it sets students
up for many following units. The lecturer helped make difficult
concepts easy to understand and provided good examples to
assist in this. Eviews is the program used in this unit and can be
picked up relatively quickly compared to other programs.
This unit is essential as it sets students up for many following
units. The lecturer helped make difficult concepts easy to
understand and provided good examples to assist in this. Eviews
is the program used in this unit and can be picked up relatively
quickly compared to other programs.
The tutorials were not entirely relevant to the actual assessments,
but still necessary practice. They reviewed previous weeks
homework questions making it essential that the homework was
at least attempted before the tutorial. The tutorials were short
and there were often questions that did not get covered so it is
worth utilising consultation times if you are having difficulties.
The final exam was easier than expected, however, a good
understanding of the fundamental concepts is required to do well.
The group assignments were straight forward, they contained a
fair bit of work and were best to be divided amongst the group
and started as early as possible.
This unit is essential for further etc units. It is quite a step up from
first year etc units, however, the lectures are delivered well and
make it easier to learn the content.
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