{"product_id":"econometrics-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Econometrics for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoberto Pedace\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScore your highest in econometrics? Easy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEconometrics can prove challenging for many students unfamiliar with the terms and concepts discussed in a typical econometrics course. \u003ci\u003eEconometrics For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eeliminates that confusion with easy-to-understand explanations of important topics in the study of economics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEconometrics For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ebreaks down this complex subject and provides you with an easy-to-follow course supplement to further refine your understanding of how econometrics works and how it can be applied in real-world situations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn excellent resource for anyone participating in a college or graduate level econometrics course\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides you with an easy-to-follow introduction to the techniques and applications of econometrics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps you score high on exam day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're seeking a degree in economics and looking for a plain-English guide to this often-intimidating course, \u003ci\u003eEconometrics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp the techniques and applications of econometrics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake sense of complex concepts and material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse specialized software to apply your acquired econometrics skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand econometric theory and apply econometric techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconometrics can prove challenging for many students. Thankfully, \u003ci\u003eEconometrics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e eliminates that confusion with easy-to-understand explanations of important topics in the study of econometrics. This hands-on, friendly guide breaks down the complex subject of econometrics and provides you with an easy-to-follow course supplement to further refine your understanding of how econometrics works and how it can be applied in real-world situations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe nuts and bolts -- get familiar with the various characteristics of the classical linear regression model (CLRM), which is the foundation of traditional econometric analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForm and function -- discover how econometric analysis is able to accommodate a considerable amount of flexibility with different mathematical functions and types of data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDon't assume -- find out how econometricians use some bizarre titles to identify problems that violate CLRM assumptions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe discrete -- get to know how discrete and restricted dependent variables can create problems for traditional regression analysis and discover the techniques econometricians have developed to modify traditional regression analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake special note -- delve deeper into a few specialized areas of econometrics, namely time-series analysis, pooled cross sections, and panel econometrics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlain-English explanations of complex material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComputer outputs from STATA for many of the examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe economist's approach to statistical analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe various characteristics of the classical linear regression model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe most common problems encountered when performing regression analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLots of helpful figures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon mistakes in applied econometrics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoberto Pedace\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Scripps College. His published work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eEconomic Inquiry, Industrial Relations, \u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eSouthern Economic Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eContemporary Economic Policy\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Sports Economics\u003c\/i\u003e, and other outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 24, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693838700607,"sku":"9781118533840","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5ecfbaa19faaa1a336e6af47c7d3ddb1.webp?v=1765000142","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/econometrics-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}