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ECON 284. Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Economics


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 014213 Grading Basis GRD Note: Does not count as COB 291 for COB 300.

Students will learn key mathematical and statistical concepts used in economics. Topics will include algebra of summation, optimization, probability theory, joint probability distribution, conditional expectations, hypothesis testing and an introduction to data analysis using statistical software. Concepts will be emphasized using economic examples.   Prerequisite(s): MATH 205 , MATH 231 , MATH 235  or equivalent; and either COB 191 , MATH 220 , MATH 318  or equivalent.