ECON 0150 | Economic Data Analysis

> Introduction to the economist's data analysis workflow
Syllabus | Class Survey

Homework Help (just drop in!):

  • Vanessa: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday, 4519 Posvar
  • Jacob: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Wednesday
  • Taylor: 10:30 AM - 12:30, Friday, 4702 Posvar (taylorjweidman@pitt.edu)

Part 0 | Framework

What is economic data analysis?

Slides Interactive Notes | Exercise Dataset 1 Dataset 2 Dataset 3 Dataset 4 Dataset 5

Part 1 | Exploring Variables

Start by summarizing single variables

Part 2 | Exploring Relationships

Summarize relationships between variables

Part 3 | Univariate General Linear Model

Separate true relationships from noise

Part 4 | Bivariate General Linear Model

Build models of relationships

Part 5 | Multivariate General Linear Model

Model more complex relationships

Part 6 | Communicating With Data

Effectively communicate your analysis to others

Final Projects

Demonstrating the complete pipeline