3604643: Empirical Research Methods - IFS

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Semester:WS 13/14
Type:Module
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:5.0
Scheduled in semester:5
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:60.0 L / 45.0 h
Self-directed study time:105.0 h

Module coordination/Lecturers

Curricula

Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration (01.10.2008)

Description

Linear Regression Model

  • Introduction to Basic Estimation Methods and Properties
  • Model Assumptions, OLS Estimation and Hypothesis Testing
  • Goodness of Fit Tests, Heteroskedasticity and Endogenous Regressors: GLS and TSLS
Introduction to Time Series Analysis
Introduction to gretl and analysing quantitative data in gretl

Learning Outcomes

The course provides students with the tools to understand empirical research and to appropriately use econometric techniques. By the end of the course students should

  • have a solid understanding of the classical linear regression model and its application to cross-section data
  • understand how regression analysis may be used to fit time-series models using stationary time series
  • have an appreciation of the difficulties that arise in the application of regression analysis to nonstationary time series
  • understand empirical research and appropriately use econometric techniques
  • have a grasp of using gretl to fit economic models

Qualifications

Lectures Method

Lecture with integrated exercises

Admission Requirements

Knowledge of mathematics and statistics (modules "Wirtschaftsmathematik", "Wirtschaftsstatistik");

Literature

Required reading:
Stock, James H; Watson, Mark W (2007): Introduction to Econometrics, Pearson Education, second edition.

Recommended reading:
Wooldridge, Jeffrey (2008): Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach, Thomson South-Western, fourth edition.

Prerequisities

The following conditions need to be met prior to registering for the module exam:

  • successful completion of all first year full-time programme modules

Additionallly:
For students who started their studies in 2008:
  • succesful completion of the module "Communication in English for Business"
or, alternatively,
  • BEC II certificate

For students starting their studies in 2009:
  • succesful completion of the module "Communication in English for Business"

Comments

Das Modul wird aus Lehrveranstaltungen des Nachfolgecurriculums gebildet. Es gilt die SPO für C12.