Part I
Getting Started with Econometrics
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In this part . . .
Get familiar with the approach economists use when investigating empirical issues — not controlled experiments that never seem to contradict standard statistical assumptions.
Find out the basic commands you need to work with data files in STATA 12.1, a popular form of econometric software, and discover the syntax structure for executing estimation commands.
Review the probability concepts that are most relevant for your study of econometrics: topics that focus on the properties of probability distributions and their use in calculating descriptive statistics of random variables.
Reinforce your knowledge of statistical inference so you can be better equipped to use surveys and other forms of sample ...
