Jan 14, 2025  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

ECON 8710 - Introduction to Statistical Foundations for Econometrics


3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Basic probability and statistics; multivariate calculus is recommended.
Description
The course provides probability and statistical tools necessary for studying econometrics at graduate level. Topics covered include basic techniques of probability theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, estimation methods, and matrix algebra. Applications of these concepts to economic problems and illustrations from business and economics are emphasized.