Statistics II (2 º Sem 2012/2013)

ECO , FIN

Objectives

1) to use methods of statistics inference to interpret data;

2) to understand the assumptions underlying the linear regression model for cross-section data;

3) to use basic software to apply the procedures in statistics and econometrics;

4) to access a significant portion of the applied economics literature that uses cross-section econometrics;

5) to carry-out simple and adequate econometric studies using cross-section data;

6) to have the basic knowledge in order to follow the econometrics course