MAB659 - ECONOMETRIC METHODS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ECONOMETRIC METHODS MAB659 1st Semester 2 2 3 6
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Other: Drill and Practice  
Instructor (s)Department members  
Course objectiveThe aim of the course is to teach the theoretical basis of the regression analysis and apply it to economic models by using an econometrics software; and to teach methods that can be used in testing some of the economic hypotheses empirically. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Teaches approaches that can be used in testing economic hypotheses; enables making empirical analysis in social sciences; enables understanding the findings of scientific studies that includes econometric analyses; forms a basis for understanding the advanced analyses in econometrics.
Course ContentRegression models and estimation techniques, model restrictions and hyphotesis tests, modelling and estimating regressions with dummy variables, multi-collinearity, heteroscedasticity and autocorrelation problems with related test statistics, dynamic models. 
ReferencesGujarati D. N. and Porter D. C. (2009), Basic Econometrics, Fifth Edition, McGraw-Hill. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Two-Variable Regression Analysis: Basic Ideas and Estimation
Week 2Hypothesis Testing in the Two-Variable Regression Model
Week 3Hypothesis Testing in the Two-Variable Regression Model (continued)
Week 4Functional forms of Regression Models
Week 5Estimation and Tets in Multiple Regression Models
Week 6Analysis of the Multicollinearity Problem
Week 7Take-home Exam
Week 8Dummy Variables
Week 9Applications with Dummy Variables
Week 10The Problem of Heteroskedasticity and Testing Methods
Week 11The Problem of Heteroskedasticity and Testing Methods (continued)
Week 12The Problem of Serial Correlation and Testing Methods
Week 13The Problem of Serial Correlation and Testing Methods (continued)
Week 14Take-home Exam
Week 15Dynamic Models
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments250
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 7 3 21
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application7321
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)21224
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload3154180

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. The student deepens the knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level in its own field or in a different field, and explains the interaction between fields.    X
2. The student has knowledge and interpretation skills about economic and fiscal phases of societies and relations between societies.  X  
3. The student has researching, planning and realization skills which are necessary for his/her field.    X
4. The student has the knowledge he/she must reach by processing data, at a theoretical level.   X 
5. The student can solve a problem in his/her field as an individual and within a team, being aware of leadership responsibility.   X 
6. The student can prepare reports and works in accordance with academic rules in the light of the knowledge he/she acquired in his/her field.    X
7. For problems he/she identified in his/her field, he/she makes suggestions of solution and/or solutions by using researh methods.    X
8. . The student can direct his/her education to a higher education program or a professÅŸon in his/her field.    X
9. The student is aware of the cotinuity of education and learning. He/she has a open attitude towards change and innovation.    X
10. The student can transfer fundamental knowledge he/she has in his/her field in a written and spoken manner to interested parties.    X
11. The student has the sufficient level of awareness of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values environment protection, business health and security.  X  

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