De elektronische studiegids voor het academiejaar 2025 - 2026 is onder voorbehoud.





Econometrics (1543)

  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Stephan BRUNS 
  
Member of the teaching team :dr. Robin CLERCKX 


Language of instruction : English


Credits: 6,0
  
Period: semester 1 (6sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible


 
Sequentiality
 
   Mandatory sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 

Prerequisites

Basics in mathematics (derivatives, functions, transformations, matrix algebra) and statistics (probabilities, distributions, anova, hypothesis testing).



Content

After the course, students have an advanced understanding of theoretical concepts underlying regression analysis. They are able to critically evaluate the quality of empirical research in economic applications (bridging theory and practice) and they are capable of performing empirical research themselves using the statistical software R. They are able to make decisions about the appropriate statistical model, can deal with real-life data, are aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the selected model and are able to estimate and interpret its parameters.

The course uses the textbook of Stock and Watson (please see textbook of the course) and the content description refers directly to chapters of this
book. The course consists of theoretical lectures with illustrations in R and work sessions that comprise theoretical exercises and applications in R.

Chapter 4
Linear regression with one regressor – Estimation

Chapter 5
Linear regression with one regressor – Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals

Chapter 6
Linear regression with multiple regressors – Estimation

Chapter 7
Linear regression with multiple regressors – Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals

Chapter 17 
The Theory of Linear Regression with One Regressor

Chapter 18
The Theory of Multiple Regression

Chapter 8
Non-linear regression functions

Chapter 11 
Regression with a binary dependent variable

 



Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture  
Response lecture  
Small group session  


Evaluation

Semester 1 (6,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written exam100 %
Closed-book

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
 

Compulsory textbooks (bookshop)
 

Introduction to Econometrics, Stock J.H. & Watson M.W., 4th Edition, Pearson.

 

 

Compulsory course material
 

  • PowerPoints (S&W)
  • Companion website of the S&W textbook http://wps.aw.com/aw_stock_ie_3/ .
  • Test Bank (Stock & Watson), self-study materials
  • Solution of exercises and empirical exercises
  • "R Studio" tutorial
  • "Basic Mathemathical Tools" (Wooldridge)
  • Additional lecture notes posted on BB


Learning outcomes
Bachelor of Mathematics
  •  EC 
  • EC 11: A graduate of the Bachelor of Mathematics programme has acquired basic knowledge in another scientific discipline.

 

Bachelor of Business Engineering
  •  EC 
  • EC 16: The holder of the degree has a command of IT applications and the basic programming skills necessary to translate financial and technical business data into business-relevant information. (Programme-specific competencies)

  •  EC 
  • EC 09: The holder of the degree analyses, interprets, evaluates and reports research results under supervision. (Research skills)

  •  EC 
  • EC 08: The holder of the degree selects and implements scientific research methods under supervision. (Research skills)

  •  EC 
  • EC 13: The holder of the degree applies insights from business science and relevant supporting/related disciplines in the analysis of financial and technical business problems. (Problem-solving capacity)

  •  EC 
  • EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates in a business context in writing and orally, and if necessary with visual support. (Communication)

  •  EC 
  • EC 03: The holder of the degree works in a team with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork)

 

Bachelor of Business and Information Systems Engineering
  •  EC 
  • EC 09: The holder of the degree analyses, interprets, evaluates and reports research results under supervision. (Research skills)

  •  EC 
  • EC 13: The holder of the degree applies insights from business science and relevant supporting/related disciplines in the analysis of business and information technology problems. (Problem-solving capacity)

  •  EC 
  • EC 08: The holder of the degree selects and implements scientific research methods under supervision. (Research skills)

  •  EC 
  • EC 17: The holder of the degree uses IT applications and possesses the basic programming skills to translate financial and technical business data into business-relevant information. (Programme-specific competencies)

  •  EC 
  • EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates in a business context in writing and orally, and if necessary with visual support. (Communication)

  •  EC 
  • EC 03: The holder of the degree works in a team with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork)

 

  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
Offered inTolerance3
3rd Bachelor of Business and Information Systems Engineering J
3rd Bachelor of Business Engineering J
Bachelor of Mathematics - verbreding economie A J
Exchange Programme Business Economics J
Preparation Programme Master of Business Engineering J



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