Methods of Economic Statistics

(2.5,3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course covers basic statistical concepts and their applications. Major topics include: descriptive statistics; probability distributions; sampling; estimation; hypoth- esis testing; regression and correlation analysis. Students should have knowledge of elementary differential and integral calculus, and are advised to take ECON1111 be- fore taking this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students should demonstrate their mas- tery of the basic knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques, develop their sta- tistical thinking and reasoning skills, and feel comfortable in applying the statistical techniques and thinking in analyzing data.