Prerequisite:
This module introduces students to the importance of econometric modelling in economics. It starts with an introduction to definitions of econometrics and economic relationships. It covers topics of basic econometrics such as estimation of simple and multiple linear regression by OLS, Hypothesis testing, problems of inference and non-linear forms of economic fuctions. This module introduces students to the applied work using EViews; students are trained on how to use EViews to estimate economic models and be familiar with different diagnostic tests.