Чему вы научитесь
- to describe data and check statistical hypothesis to compare groups of data
- to calculate the correlation coefficient and understand why this coefficient is not enough to make a conclusion
- to understand the logic behind the econometric analysis
- to build and evaluate simple regression models using Excel
- to check the statistical significance of the results
- to use models to make predictions.
О курсе
This course is for learners who want to begin the journey in econometrics and understand how to start using econometrics tools in analytical research. Powerful tools of econometric analysis are very useful not only in social and economic sciences but also in business analytics, marketing, and quantitative analysis of experiments in chemistry, medicine, psychology, and other sciences. You need to know how to get started, and we will help you!
Для кого этот курс
The course is designed for students of various backgrounds who want to dive into quantitative analysis both as part of their educational curriculum and as part of scientific work when writing term papers, theses, articles, etc. The course will also be useful for young researchers as a guideline for using quantitative methods of analysis.
Начальные требования
Basic Excel skills
Преподаватели курса
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Как проходит обучение
- The course consists of five modules.
- Each module consists of several video lectures. Learning the theory is very important for understanding empirical results. To check whether you understand the main ideas we prepare short tests on theory in each module.
- During the course, you will study many examples. You will start with a very simple model, then upgrade your skills, and learn how to build and assess more sophisticated econometric models. Learning by doing is the main principle of our course
- During our practical workshops (action lessons) we will use Excel as the main tool to get the first results when conducting econometric analysis.
- After each action lesson, you need to complete assignment. To check whether you do everything correctly, you need to answer several questions after each assignment.
Сертификат
Успешно завершив курс, вы получите сертификат от платформы Stepik. Уже 482 учеников получили сертификат.
Что вы получите
- Data analysis is an essential part of research in any field of science and business. This course is a first step to be a professional in this sphere.
- RUDN certificate verifies your theoretical knowlege and practical skills
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