ECON 378
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Statistics for Economists
EconomicsCollege of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Introduction to data description, visualization, and analysis, including mathematics of probability theory and statistics. Topics include: probability, random variables, density and distribution functions, estimation, and hypothesis testing.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Prerequisite
Complete ANY of the following Courses:
- 03615-008
OR 03616-004
Note
If you plan to complete Math 112 through Independent Study, this class cannot be registered for until the Independent Study course is completed.
Title
Cultivate curiosity, humility, persistence, and patience
Learning Outcome
Ask questions and develop tools to answer those questions with integrity and with a recognition of the limits of statistical analysis.
Title
Analyze and interpret models with known population distributions
Learning Outcome
Use probability theory, random variables, correlation, and regression to model and interpret real-world phenomena.
Title
Analyze sample data to draw inferences about a population
Learning Outcome
Apply statistical methods to estimate population characteristics from sample data, evaluate estimators, compute margins of error, and conduct hypothesis tests.
Title
Investigate economic questions through data analysis
Learning Outcome
Use coding tools and statistics skills to analyze, and draw conclusions about, a research question.
