課程資訊
課程名稱
數量方法入門
Introduction to Quautitative Methods 
開課學期
101-1 
授課對象
社會科學院  經濟學研究所  
授課教師
陳釗而 
課號
ECON7009 
課程識別碼
323EM0500 
班次
 
學分
全/半年
半年 
必/選修
必修 
上課時間
 
上課地點
 
備註
本課程以英語授課。上課時間:8/27-9/7,週一至週五每日9:10-12:10,共上課10次,教室:經大講堂。
限碩士班以上
總人數上限:60人 
Ceiba 課程網頁
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1011QM_2012 
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課程概述

This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of
matrix algebra, probability, and various statistical techniques that are
commonly used in econometrics. The materials covered in this course
will be useful for taking Econometric Theory I and III (Econ7014/Econ8005).
Lecture notes could be found at https://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw 

課程目標
Course Outline:

6. Matrix Algebra
[AM]: Ch1-5, pp. 1-125, Ch7-8, pp. 155-242

7. Conditional Expectation [Lecture notes]

8. Estimation [Lecture notes]

9. Asymptotic Theory [Lecture notes]

10. Tests and Inference [Lecture notes] 
課程要求
The grade will be based on three problem sets (30%),
a midterm exam (30%) and a final exam (40%). 
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參考書目
Recommended texts for matrix algebra and real analysis:
2. Abadir, K., and J. Magnus (2005): Matrix Algebra, Cambridge [AM]
3. Ok, E.A. (2007): Real Analysis with Economic Applications, Princeton [O]

A comprehensive introduction for the statistical concepts used in econometrics:
4. Casella, R., and R. Berger (2001): Statistical Inference, 2nd ed., Duxbury
5. Engle, R. (1984): Wald, Likelihood Ratio, and Lagrange Multiplier Tests in Econometrics,
Handbook of Econometrics, vol. II, Elsevier

Other References:
6. White, H. (2001): Asymptotic Theory for Econometricians, 2nd ed., Academic
7. Billingsley, P. (1995): Probability and Measure, 3rd ed., Wiley
 
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課程進度
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日期
單元主題
第1週
  syllabus, CSZ [2008W Book], and OK [2005W Book]. 
第2週
  Lecture notes (Matrix Algebra and Statistics)
Last updated: Sep. 6th, 8:00am. 
第3週
  Exercises 1.7 - 1.13 
第4週
  Problem Set 2