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The content of the course consists of the following primary components: Linear Regression; Assumptions of the linear regression model; Multiple regression with dummy independent variables; Violations to OLS assumptions: model selection and multicollinearity; Violations to OLS assumptions: heteroscedasticity and autocorrelation; Regression model for binary dependent variable; Regression model for categorical dependent variable; Panel Data: Fixed effect and Random effect; Dynamic econometric models: Autoregressive and distributed-lag Models; Multilevel models.
Upon completion of the course the student shall have achieved the following learning outcomes.
Form: Lectures and Seminars. Approximately 12 lectures and approximately 6 seminars
Hours per week: About 4
Number of weeks: About 16
Two required home assignments will be completed in the context of the seminars. Each of these assignments must be approved in order for the student to receive the right to sit for the final course examination. In addition, attendance at a minimum of 75% of the class and seminar sessions is required to pass the course.
6 hour desk exam (45%) of final grade
Home essay (45%) of final grade (4000 words)
Class participation (10%) of final grade
The course is evaluated regularly
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Department of comparative politics