CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
Department of Economics

Economics 145 (Economic Research Methods)                                             Professor Yung Y. Yang
Spring 2001 (1:30 – 2:45 p.m., AMD 240)

 

Textbook: Eviews 3.1 Student Version; Selected Chapters from Using Econometric: A Practical
Guide, 4th Ed. By A.H. Studenmund, Addison Wesley Longman, 2001; Selected
Chapters from the instructor’s web site.
WEEK Monday Wednesday SOURCE
1 Data and Data Analysis Data and Data Analysis Ch. 3 "Method of Data Analysis
2 Data and Data Analysis Eviews(AMD 220 Lab) Eviews 3.1 Manual
3 Eviews Exercise Eviews(AMD 220 Lab) Eviews 3.1 Manual
4 An Overview of Regression Analysis An Overview - Continue Ch. 1, Using Economerics
5 Ordinary Least Squares Ordinary Least Squares Ch. 2, Using Economerics
6 Learning to Use Regression OLS Analysis on Eviews Ch. 3, Using Economerics &
Eviews 3.1 Manual
7 Basic Concept of Research Basic Concept of Research Ch. 1 "Basic Concept of Research"
8 Research Procedure Research Procedure Ch. 2 "Research Procedure"
9 Research Project Research Project
10 Research Project Research Project Progress Report #1 Due
11 Research Project Research Project
12 Research Project Research Project Progress Report #2 Due
13 Research Project Research Project
14 Research Project Research Project Progress Report #3 Due
15 Research Project Research Project
16 Research Project Research Project Progress Report #4 Due

 

Grading:   Grade depends on problem set solution on data analysis(25%), one in-class
                midterm examination on regression model(25%), timely submission of progress
                report(25%) and final report(25%).

                Problem set solutions must be turned in to the instructor at the lecture on the due
                Date or the solutions will not be graded. The deadline for the submission of final
                report is during the final examination week

2. Office Hours: 10:00 – 10:50 a.m., MWF, BUS 3014 Phone: 278-6264

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