ECO 2151 Introduction to Econometrics

3 units
Economics
Faculty of Social Sciences
Definition and scope of econometrics. The simple linear regression model and the method of ordinary least squares. Properties of the estimators. Statistical tests of significance. Problems of omitted variable bias and use of control variables. The multiple regression model and the assumption of conditional mean independence. Heteroskedasticity and robust standard errors. Dummy variables. Optional topics include analysis of time series and panel data. Previously ECO 3151.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisites: ( MAT 2371 , MAT 2375 ) or ECO 2150 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter

French Equivalent:

All Professors
C+ Average (5.359)
Most Common: B (13%)
688 students

P

S

NS

F

D

C

B

A-

A+

Jason Garred

2 sections from Fall 2023 to Winter 2024

B Average (5.737)
Most Common: A+ (14%)
217 students

P

S

NS

F

D

C

B

A-

A+

Francesca Rondina

Winter 2023 - B00

C+ Average (5.341)
Most Common: A+ (16%)
88 students

P

S

NS

F

D

C

B

A-

A+

Myra Mohnen

Fall 2022 - A00

C+ Average (4.872)
Most Common: D (12%)
141 students

P

S

NS

F

D

C

B

A-

A+

Unknown Professors

9 sections during Winter 2022

C+ Average (5.310)
Most Common: B (17%)
242 students

P

S

NS

F

D

C

B

A-

A+