ECON 221: Statistics for Economists

ECON 221: Statistics for Economists at the University of Waterloo introduces students to the fundamental statistical methods used to analyze economic data and draw conclusions from sample information. The course covers probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions, expected values, variance, and standard deviation. Students also examine relationships between variables through covariance, correlation, and simple linear regression. Further topics include statistical estimation, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. The course develops essential skills in interpreting economic data, evaluating statistical evidence, and applying quantitative methods to economic problems, providing a foundation for further study in econometrics.

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COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

AFM 101

Introduction to Financial Accounting

AFM 102

Introduction to Managerial Accounting

AFM 231

Business Law

AFM 272

Global Capital Markets and Financial Analytics

AFM 273

Financial Instruments and Capital Markets

AFM 274

Introduction to Corporate Finance

AFM 275

Corporate Finance

AFM 280

Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

AFM 291

Intermediate Financial Accounting 1

AFM 322

Derivative Securities

AFM 391

Intermediate Financial Accounting 2

ECON 101

Introduction to Microeconomics

ECON 102

Introduction to Macroeconomics

ECON 201

Microeconomic Theory for Business and Policy

ECON 221

Statistics for Economists

ECON 290

Models of Choice in Competitive Markets

ECON 322

Econometric Analysis 1

ECON 323

Econometric Analysis 2

ECON 371

Business Finance 1

ECON 372

Business Finance 2

ECON 423

Time Series Econometrics

MGMT 244

Principles of Marketing

PSYCH 292

Basic Data Analysis

STAT 202

Introductory Statistics for Scientists

STAT 443

Forecasting