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FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA ANALYTICS FOR ECONOMISTS

ECON 570
Course Description

Introduction to the data that underlies quantitative economic analysis. Learn how to formulate a research question, access economic data sources, conduct preliminary and formal analysis, and report findings in a professional manner.

Prerequisites

[ECON 310 , (STAT 240 and STAT 340 ), or (STAT 303 and STAT 333 )], and (ECON 301 or ECON 311 )

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.81

0.71% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.29% from Historical

A Rate
69.77%

2.45% from Historical

Class Size
129

29.18% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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