ETW2510 Introduction to econometrics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETW2510 Introduction to econometrics is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ETM2100 and unlocks 25 units, leading on to 41 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETW2510
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
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After ETW2510
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Overview
This unit will introduce you to the empirical analysis of relationships between economic variables. The approach is based on linear regression theory and emphasises applied analysis of cross-sectional and time series data.
Topics studied include properties of the least squares estimators, hypothesis testing, the choice of appropriate functional forms, model selection, dummy variables, theoretical and practical issues around analysing real-world data and the problems it poses to regression modelling.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
- Written30%
- Written30%
- Project40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate the mechanism of Gauss Markov Theorem for Ordinary Least Square
- 2
evaluate regression models using global cross-sectional data to propose economic solutions
- 3
examine various Time Series model specifications in alignment with SDGs
- 4
compute the rigorous prediction and forecasting output with statistics analytical software.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
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 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
1. Wooldridge, J. M. (2019), Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach (7th ed). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
2. Heiss, F. (2016). Using R for Introductory Econometrics (1 edition). Dusseldorf: Amazon Digital Services
Where it fits
ETW2510 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nazirul Hazim
- Nur Syazwani
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETW2510?
You need ETM2100 before you enrol.
What can I take after ETW2510?
ETW2510 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 25 units, including ETC3400, ETC3410, ETC3450, ETC3460, ETC3550 and ETC3580. Those lead on to 41 units in all.
When is ETW2510 offered?
In 2025, ETW2510 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ETW2510?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETW2510 have an exam?
No. ETW2510 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ETW2510?
ETW2510 is part of Econometrics and business statistics.