Intermediate Introduction to Statistics and Econometrics I
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles of statistical inference. Topics include probability, experimental and theoretical derivation of sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, estimation, and simple regression. (Students are advised to elect the sequel, ECON 452).
Topics
- probability
- experimental and theoretical derivation of sampling distributions
- hypothesis testing
- estimation
- and simple regression
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
With a minimum grade of C-, MATH 116, 156, 176, 186, 205, 215, 255, 256 or 285. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) (4). (BS). (QR/1). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ECON 453 or Stats 426. Students may take only two of the following courses for credit towards graduation: STATS 250 or STATS 280 or ECON 249; ECON 451; and ECON 453. May not be included in an Economics minor.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Intermediate Introduction to Statistics and Econometrics I · 4 · Graduate credit