Principles of Statistics and Econometrics with R coding

Key information

Start date
End date
Duration
Term 1
Module code
15PECH032
FHEQ Level
7
Credits
15
Department
Department of Economics

Module overview

This core module will be an introduction to concepts in probability theory and statistics and will not have specific adacemic requirements. The purpose of the module is to enable students to take on Statistical Research Techniques in term 2. In addition, it provides the basic knowledge required to study articles engaging in quantitative analysis.

Objectives and learning outcomes of the module

 

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • understand, interpret and undertake descriptive statistics analysis
  • understand basic concepts in probability theory, properties of probability operators and characteristic of random distributions
  • understand, undertake and interpret point, interval estimation and hypothesis testing
  • explain the Ordinary Least Squares estimation method and interpret regression analysis results

Introductory Statistics will enable students without background in Statistics to engage with quantitative literature and move on to take Statistical Research Techniques, the core term 2 quantitative module under the MA Economic Policy.

 

Scope and syllabus

 

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction to descriptive statistics
  • Probability Theory
  • Introduction to Random Variables and Venn Diagrams
  • Random Variable operations
  • Estimation and properties of estimators
  • Confidence intervals
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Chi Square and F disributions
  • Introduction to Linear Regressions Analysis
  • Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimation and interpretation of regression analysis results

 

Method of assessment

AS1 - 20% / AS2 - 60% / AS3 - 20%

 

Suggested reading

Core Reading List:

  • Barrow, M. (2017) Statistics for economics, accounting and business studies. Pearson.
  • Newbold, P., W. Carlson and B. Thorne (2013) Statistics for Business and Economics. Pearson Education Edition

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