Assignment Remit
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Programme Title
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BSc Economics etc
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Module Title
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Econometrics
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Module Code
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08 34484
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Assignment Title
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Stata Assignment
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Level
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LI
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Weighting
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50%
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Hand Out Date
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17/03//2025
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Deadline Date & Time
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10/04/2025
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12pm midday
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Feedback Post Date
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16th working day after the deadline date
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Assignment Format
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Report
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Assignment Length
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1500 words
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Submission Format
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Online
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Individual
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Module Learning Outcomes:
This assignment is designed to assess the following module learning outcomes. Your submission will be marked using the Grading Criteria given in the section below.
LO 1. demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of econometric theory
LO 2. apply a range of methods of inference to practical problems in econometrics and empirical economics
LO 3. interpret econometric results
Assignment:
Students will:
. Access and download economic data from standard sources.
. Handle, manage and analyse data using econometric software (Stata).
. Produce summary statistics and carry out regression analyses to explore important economic relationships (both guided and open-ended).
. Apply economic and econometric theory to interpret results.
. Think critically about econometric limitations.
Grading Criteria / Marking Rubric
Students will be marked on (rubric at end):
. Clarity of argument (in writing and use of tables/figures).
. Use of evidence (claims made supported by results from empirical analysis).
. Critical application of economic and econometric theory.