ETX5553 · Econometrics and business statistics research seminar

Overview

In this unit you will learn about the broad contours of econometrics and business statistics research and its contemporary practice. A range of topics will be covered, such as reproducible and ethical research practices, the role of professional societies and peer review in research, the use of artificial intelligence, and the skills and techniques required to complete a large research objective such as a dissertation. You will reflect upon these issues and discuss how they relate to their individual research projects, and to those of your peers.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. discuss the importance of reproducibility and ethics in research
2. demonstrate skills and techniques useful for introducing, structuring and staging a major research project
3. be able to critically evaluate research in your area of expertise, and provide constructive feedback

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.