UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ETC3440 Introductory econometrics

Faculty of Business and Economics

ETC3440 Introductory econometrics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2023. It needs FIT1006, ETC1000, SCI1020, ETF1100, STA1010, ETB1100, ETW1001 or ETX1100 and unlocks 26 units, leading on to 40 units in all.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2023: Not offered
Assessment: Exam 60%; and 1 other task
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.

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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.

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Overview

This unit introduces you to the empirical analysis of relationships between economic variables. The approach is based on linear regression theory, and emphasises 'hands on' data analysis. Topics studied will include properties of least squares estimators, hypothesis testing, the choice of appropriate functional form, the use of dummy variables, issues around modelling survey data and the problems of serial correlation, heteroscedasticity and multicollinearity.

Offerings in 2023

The 2023 handbook lists no offerings for ETC3440.

Assessment

Within semester assessment
40%
Examination
60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
understand and derive the properties of ordinary least squares in summation and matrix notation
2
interpret, evaluate and apply inferential methods to multiple linear regression
3
understand the use and implications of data scaling, functional form and dummy variables in regression modelling
4
identify the presence of heteroscedasticity, adjust OLS standard errors and perform feasible GLS in regression models
5
understand issues related to modelling with time-series data.

Workload and teaching

Tutorials18 hours
Lectures24 hours
Teaching approachActive learning
Teaching approachProblem-based learning

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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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.

Learning resources

Technology resources

There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ETC3440?

You need FIT1006, ETC1000, SCI1020, ETF1100, STA1010, ETB1100, ETW1001 or ETX1100 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after ETC3440?

ETC3440 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 26 units, including ETC3400, ETC3410, ETC3450, ETC3460, ETC3550 and ETC3580. Those lead on to 40 units in all.

When is ETC3440 offered?

ETC3440 has no offerings listed in the 2023 handbook.

How much work is ETC3440?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ETC3440 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit: Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 4
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 2020 2021 202220232024 2025