Accurate hypothesis testing with focus on best procedures for estimating standard errors and approximating the distribution of test statistics. Central focus on linear models with a wide range of correlation structures, including cluster correlation. Use of the bootstrap to produce finite sample approximations of test statistics. Multiple comparison tests.

Prerequisites: Second year Ph.D. in Economics graduate student standing.

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Doug Steigerwald
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41 reviews

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140A . 20 Days Ago

Really nice guy and does a good job explaining things.

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ECON140A . 10 Months Ago

HW through STATA, wasn't taught in class. had to go to OH and sit on the floor with 20+ students. Content was fair, but imo lectures too conceptual and didn't show the application of content needed for test. 7 TAs=7 versions of tests w/different concepts... Maybe hardest econ class I've taken, but not impossible, any amt of effort helps the curve.

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ECON140A . 10 Months Ago

He is one of the BEST professors I've had. Ignore the negative reviews and take 140A with him. Study hard, go to the office hours, and REVIEW for the tests. This is a hard class that requires extra time

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ECON140A . 10 Months Ago

It's hard to fail, but difficult to get an A. The homework is completely unrelated to the class and only possible if you go to the extra labs. The tests are incredibly difficult and always have completely new problems that aren't on the practice tests. Also useless slides and lectures with constant iClicker. Worst Econ class I have taken here.

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ECON140A . 10 Months Ago

Your only course of study is practice midterms and the bare bones slides that fail to teach the latter half the of the class. This class is extremely dependent on you more than anything, which will hit you extremely hard with the midterm and final. The homework is unhelpful as it is coding barely related to what you learn. Avoid him imo.

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140A . 10 Months Ago

Just don't do it. Not worth.

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