Introduction to Data Analysis and Econometrics
ECON S117E (CRN: 30105)
Instructors: Helen Pushkarskaya
Dates: Session A, May 26 - June 27, 2025
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: TTh 9.45-11.15
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning, Social Sciences
Online Course. Introduction to data analysis from the beginning of the econometrics sequence; exposure to modern empirical economics; and development of credible economic analysis. This course emphasizes working directly and early with data, through such economic examples as studies of environmental/natural resource economics, intergenerational mobility, discrimination, and finance. Topics include: probability, statistics, and sampling; selection, causation and causal inference; regression and model specification; and machine learning and big data. Prerequisites: ECON 108, 110, 115, or equivalent, or completed AP Microeconomics with a score of 4 or 5. Enrollment limited to 20 students. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session A: May 26 – June 27. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270. Technology Fee: $85.