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Course Code: 
STAT 411
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Application: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Prerequisite Courses: 
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 

The main objectives of the course are to introduce students to basic econometrics techniques and to prepare them to do their own applied work.

Course Content: 

Regression model adapted to cross section data; how to estimate parameters in regressions equations; how to use estimated regression models for prediction.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Simulation, 5: Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Homework, C:Project

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1. The ability to have a comprehensive understanding of regression analysis relevant to analyzing economic data.

 

4,9

1,2,3,4,5

A,B

2. The ability to identify, interpret and critically evaluate the outcomes of empirical analysis

 

4,9

1,2,3,4,5

A,B

3. The ability to understand theoretical background for the standard methods used in empirical analyses, like properties of least squares estimators and the statistical testing of hypothesis.

 

4,8

1,2,3,4,5

A,B

4. The ability to use and apply the computer based program package (Eviews) for econometric analyses.

 

4,8,9

1,2,3,4,5

A,B

 
 

Course Flow

 

Topics

Study Materials

1

 Introduction

 

2

Tests of Hypotheses on the parameter of one population (mean, variance, proportion)

Chap. 9

3

Tests of Hypotheses on the parameter of one population (mean, variance, proportion)

Chap. 9

4

Tests of Hypotheses on the parameter of one population (mean, variance, proportion)

Chap. 9

5

Tests of Hypotheses on the parameter of one population (mean, variance, proportion)

Chap. 9

6

Tests of Hypotheses on the parameter of two populations (mean, variance, proportion)

Chap. 10

7

MIDTERM

 

8

Tests of Hypotheses on the parameter of two populations (mean, variance, proportion)

Chap. 10

9

Tests of Hypotheses on the parameter of two populations (mean, variance, proportion)

Chap. 10

10

Analysis of Variance

Chap. 11

11

Analysis of Variance

Chap. 11

12

Simple Correlation Analysis

Chap. 12

13

Simple Regression Analysis

Chap. 12

14

Simple Regression Analysis

Chap. 12

15

FINAL

 

 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Ken BLACK  “Applied BUSINESS STATISTICS: Making Better Business Decisions”,  Wiley, 7th edition or more recent edition

Other Sources

P. Newbold, W.L. Carlson and B. M. Thorne “Statistics for Business and Economics”, Pearson, 8th edition

Allan G. Bluman “Elementary Statistics – A Step by Step Approach”, 10th Edition

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

Textbook+lecture notes

Assignments

Homeworks (5)

Exams

Mid-terms and final exam

 

 

 

 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

2

60

Homeworks

5

40

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

       

 

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

1

To understand the core principles of finance and to be able to apply them both nationally and internationally.

 

 

 

 

 

2

To effectively use contemporary information technologies and up-to-date financial instruments.

 

 

 X

 

 

3

To understand the ethics rules and the social responsibility mentality adopted by professional finance organizations and apply them in the decision-making process.

 

 

 

 

 

4

To have the necessary background to be able to work in multicultural and multilingual environments.

 

 X

 

 

 

5

To be informed about markets and the factors affecting them, and to be able to analyze the developments in these markets.

 

 

 

 

 

6

To recognize management tools and models specific to multinational companies and to be able to apply them where necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

7

To understand the structure of the global economic system and to be able to analyze how new developments will affect this structure.

 

 

 

 

 

8

To be able to use critical thinking ability in decision making process.

 

 

 X

 

 

9

To be able to transfer the leadership, teamwork and communication skills acquired to the lifelong learning process.

 

 

 

 

 

10

To be able to predict the opportunities and problems that may arise under dynamic working conditions and manage these using analytical and creative approaches.

 

 

 X

 

 

 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

3

45

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

2

30

Mid-terms

2

10

20

Homework

5

4

20

Final examination

1

20

20

Total Work Load

 

 

135

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

5,4

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5

 
 
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