ECC3479 Data and evidence in economics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECC3479 Data and evidence in economics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ETC1000 and ECC2000.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECC3479
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ECC3479
No unit lists ECC3479 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 Higher level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
Overview
In this unit, you will learn how to formulate compelling economic questions and effectively select, organize, and apply appropriate data and analytical methods. You will develop critical thinking skills, enabling you to evaluate suitable data sources and determine what questions can be answered with available information. Additionally, you will enhance your ability to visually communicate findings clearly and effectively. Through hands-on practical exercises, you will strengthen your understanding of empirical study design and gain practical skills essential for completing research projects at the Honours or Masters level, and throughout your career in economics, finance, or policy analysis.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Project60%
- Quiz / Test40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply the necessary analytical and technical skills to ask and answer an empirical research question in economics
- 2
manage the data sourcing and handling requirements for empirical projects
- 3
ask and address critical questions about empirical research in economics
- 4
effectively and creatively communicate empirical findings.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
This unit allows you to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Where it fits
ECC3479 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- BUSANLEC01Core studiesBusiness analytics for economicsNo reviews yet
- ECONOMIC07Business theory and strategyEconomicsNo reviews yet
- ECONPOLY01Core studiesEconomics and economic policyNo reviews yet
- MCREFNMK01Specified discipline studiesMacroeconomics and financial marketsNo reviews yet
- MTHECONM01Specified discipline studiesMathematical economics and econometricsNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Keaton Ellis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECC3479?
You need ETC1000 and ECC2000 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ECC3479 offered?
In 2026, ECC3479 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ECC3479?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECC3479 have an exam?
No. ECC3479 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECC3479?
ECC3479 is part of Business analytics for economics; Economics; Economics and economic policy; Macroeconomics and financial markets; and Mathematical economics and econometrics.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Organisational unit
- Department of Economics
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 3
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 20262027