EC968-7-SP-CO:
Panel Data Methods
2024/25
Economics
Colchester Campus
Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Monday 13 January 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
20
13 January 2025
Requisites for this module
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MSC L11012 Applied Economics and Data Analysis,
MSC L11024 Applied Economics and Data Analysis,
MSC L110EB Applied Economics and Data Analysis,
MSC L110UH Applied Economics and Data Analysis,
MSC L16512 Quantitative International Development
Part I (survival analysis) of this module is an introduction to the methods used to analyse spell duration data. Part II (panel data analysis) of this module is an introduction to the issues and opportunities which arise with panel data and to the main econometric techniques for the analysis of them.
Although these techniques are widely applicable throughout the social sciences, most of the examples used to illustrate the methods are drawn from labour economics.
The aim of this module is:
- To communicate skills necessary to understand and assess the applications of panel and duration data analysis reported in the literature.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Be equipped with the skills needed to analyse a variety of research and policy problems using panel data methods
No additional information available.
This module will be delivered via:
- Lectures, usually 2 hours weekly, that will cover key points and concepts relevant for understanding the topics of this module.
Feedback for this module will occur:
- Through coursework (term paper).
- Academic support hours where additional questions can be addressed and further feedback obtained.
Students should make sure that they use these methods and resources to understand how to improve their own performance.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
Coursework |
Assignment |
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100% |
Exam |
Main exam: In-Person, Open Book, 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam |
Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Open Book, 120 minutes during September (Reassessment Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Silvia Avram, email: savram@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Lingqing Jiang, email: lingqing.jiang@essex.ac.uk.
Lectures: Dr Silvia Avram & Dr Lingqing Jiang
For further information, send an email message to pgteco@essex.ac.uk.
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Miss Maria Kyriacou
Available via Moodle
Of 10 hours, 10 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
Economics
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