Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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ECON 5070 - Economic Data Analysis


This course uses Microsoft Excel and other popular data analysis software on real-life small and large data sets and teaches students how to apply various software procedures to conduct data organization, visualization and perform statistical and financial analysis of economic and business data. This course also teaches students how to interpret statistical output of estimated functions and written reports for rational decision-making by using business and economic analysis.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to locate key resources of economic data for the U.S. and other countries.
  • Students will be able to import large data sets into Excel and other computer software.
  • Students will be able to create and interpret statistical analyses using Excel and other software.
  • Students will be able to manipulate (extract, transform and load ETL) large data sets in Excel and other software.
  • Students will be able to create, estimate and interpret a simple econometric model using Excel and other software.



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