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Econometrics Research Report Part 1 (ECOM90026)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Andrew Clarke: andrew.clarke@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 (Extended) |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
The Econometrics Research Report involves a two-semester program of study, (commencing in Semester 1 and completed in one calendar year). The Econometrics Research Report is unsupervised, but each student will be allocated an adviser to whom they can address questions. Students will be required to conduct, present, and complete an independent piece of research, utilising modern econometric methods.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and develop a suitable and feasible research topic in applied econometrics
- Identify the bibliographic and data sources relevant to the topic
- Analyse and synthesise the literature relevant to the topic
- Apply appropriate economic and econometric methods of analysis
- Orally present the results of an independent piece of research
- Complete a written research report
Generic skills
- High level of development: written communication; problem solving; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking.
- Moderate level of development: use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
- Some level of development: oral communication; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information.
Last updated: 31 January 2024