ETF5600 Quantitative analysis of limited dependent variables
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETF5600 Quantitative analysis of limited dependent variables is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It needs ETF2100, ETC2410, ETF5910, ETW2510 or ETC3440 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETF5600
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ETF5600
1 unit list ETF5600 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Examples of interesting business problems include predicting and/or explaining consumer choices, loan discrimination and default, corporate bond ratings, bank failures, and selection of services. All of these phenomena are measured with data whose range is restricted. This unit covers the basic tools for estimating models with such data, known as limited dependent variables.
Topics to be covered include: probit and logit, ordered logit and multinomial probit, Tobit model, censored and truncated regression, count data and duration. Computer software will be used to apply these techniques to real world problems.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate a solid understanding of regression analysis; modelling and analysing relationships with binomial, unordered and ordered multinomial and duration dependent variables
- 2
apply skills and knowledge of the above topics to real situations in areas such as marketing, economics and management
- 3
use the relevant software to help with the analysis of the above topics.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive 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. 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 actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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.
Where it fits
ETF5600 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Otavio Bartalotti
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETF5600?
You need ETF2100, ETC2410, ETF5910, ETW2510 or ETC3440 before you enrol.
What can I take after ETF5600?
ETF5600 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ETC5420.
When is ETF5600 offered?
In 2025, ETF5600 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is ETF5600?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETF5600 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include ETF5600?
ETF5600 is part of Data analytics for business.