Kristin A. Van Gaasbeck

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ECON 145: Research Methods

Supplements

Supplements will be posted here throughout the semester.

Introduction to Economics Research

Overview of Research Project
Choosing a Topic
Literature Review Pointers
Library Resources

 

Models and Methodology

Economic Model
Linking Economic Models and Methodology
Empirical Methodology

Reading and Writing in Economics

Critical Reading
Writing in Economics
Writing as a Product
Sample Literature Review
Sample Annotated Bibliography

Sample Papers from Fall 2006
This is a sample of papers, using cross section, time series and panel data in their analyses.

Sojeva Chuong (Immigration Choice)
Danny Byrne (Sources of the Great Depression)
Matthew Cundith (Betting Odds)*
*selected for the Adam Smith Price for the best paper in Economics (2006-2007).

Empirical Analysis

Data Organization
Basic Statistics and Hypothesis Testing
EViews Primer
Presentation of Data
Sample Data Appendix

Introduction to Regression Analysis
Conducting Regression Analysis
Interpreting Regression Results

 

 

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