STAT3301, Winter 2024, Section O01 Syllabus

Course Information
Course Code | Term | Section: STAT3301 WINTER 2024 SECTION O01
Course Name: Econometrics
Course Details:
Econometrics provides the statistical techniques to help translate data into models, to make forecasts and to support
decision making in a wide variety of business-related fields. Students will learn multiple regression, analysis of
variance and other advanced statistical techniques using a statistical / data analytics package. At the end of the
course, students will be able to read and evaluate a research study that employs basic data analysis, regression
analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and other statistical/econometrics techniques.
Please refer to Course Outline for a summary of Learning Outcomes, Concepts, Skills, and Issues covered by this
course.
Course Start/End Dates: January 8 – April 26
Delivery Method: ONLINE

Instructor Information
Name: Jim Higginson
Office Location: CAT305 JC
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected] (preferred contact method)
Office: 780.378.5317
Availability for Student Support:
By email: Mon – Fri from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Virtual Meeting: Available by appointment.
Learning Resources
Required Learning Materials:
1. Introduction to Econometrics Fourth Edition by James H. Stock and Mark W. Watson
2. 6-month student subscription to Stata BE (approximate cost = $48 USD)
 https://www.stata.com/order/new/edu/profplus/student-pricing/
3. Microsoft 365 (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
4. Computing device (see Course Outline for minimum technology requirements)
Recommended Learning Materials:
1. A Guide to Econometrics 6th Edition by Peter Kennedy (ISBN: 978-1-405-18257-7)
2. A Gentle Introduction to Stata, Revised 6th Edition by Alan C. Acock (ISBN-13: 978-1-59718-367-3)
Additional Learning Resources:

YouTube videos to help you with study skills:

Study Skills – Managing your time- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGr46kYMEQQ
7 Easy Tricks to Finally Stop Procrastinating - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unCdQO4b8jg
How to Stop Procrastinating - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvcx7Y4caQE
The ONLY way to stop procrastinating - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x7MkLDGnu8&t=2s

Videos to help you with Stata:

Students are encouraged to review Stata video tutorials related to the material covered in the course.
For a full listing (by topic) of Stata video tutorials please refer to the following site:

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https://www.stata.com/links/video-tutorials/

Stata cheat sheets: https://www.stata.com/bookstore/stata-cheat-sheets/

Technology Requirements
JRSSB Minimum Requirements: Students in any JRSSB course should have the minimum technology requirements as
specified in the Course Outline.

Assessments | Evaluation
You are allowed one 8½” x 11” (Letter size) handwritten formula sheet (with anything written on it) and
the approved calculator for all assessments.

Case Study (Weighting 25%)

Note: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has been built into this Assessment
Date: Refer to course Moodle for dates.
Details: The case study will be completed in the following stages:
 Topic selection & literature review report (5%)
 Dataset submission & class presentation (5%)
 Final written report (10%)
 Class presentation (5%)
Term Exams (Weighting 75% | 25% per Term Exam)
Note: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has been built into this Assessment
Date: Refer to course Moodle for term exams dates.

Details: The term exams will have following chapter/topic coverage.

 Term Exam 1 (Ch 4-7)
 Term Exam 2 (Ch 8, 9, 11)
 Term Exam 3 (Ch 15 & Special Topics)

Exam Accommodations: Accommodations, such as extra time, may already be built-in or provided using universal
design for learning (UDL) practices for all students in which case further accommodation may not be required. Please
discuss with your instructor.
Exam Conflicts: JRSSB actively mitigates known scheduling-based conflicts where possible during the coordinated
assessment period. Students are responsible for ensuring their coordinated assessment period is free of scheduling-
based conflicts by reporting any un-addressed scheduling-based conflicts to JRSSB’s exam coordination team.
Students must report un-addressed scheduling-based conflicts to [email protected] immediately upon discovery and
prior to the start of the coordinated assessment period.
Exam Deferrals: The Deferred Exam process is designed to assist students with extenuating circumstances beyond the
student’s control. An exam must be at least 20% of the final course grade to be eligible for a deferral. Please contact
your instructor regarding exams worth less than 20% of your final mark. The Student must initiate NAIT's Deferred
Exam Booking Process; a completed Deferred Exam Request Form(s) must be sent to [email protected] for
processing. For more details, please refer to the Grades Procedure, section 4.5. If your request is approved, you will
pay an exam deferral fee for each exam. Payment is required prior to writing a Deferred Exam.

Course Delivery Plan

Chapter coverage and assessment dates are provided on the course Moodle.

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Other Details

Academic Integrity:
According to Academic Integrity Procedure (2021):
Academic Integrity is demonstrated by students taking steps to make sure that their instructor can
accurately assess a student’s skill level for a given topic. This means that the work students submit must be
their own, within the parameters of the assigned work to be assessed, and any part of that work that is not
their own is appropriately attributed.
Students also demonstrate Academic Integrity by taking steps to ensure that their efforts are not used by
other students to misrepresent their skills during assessment. In other words, supporting others in violations
of the principles of Academic Integrity is itself a violation of these principles.
When students, intentionally or not, obfuscate, deceive, or hinder the ability of NAIT instructors and
programs to assess their performance they will be considered to have violated the NAIT principles of
Academic Integrity. These violations are categorized as Academic misconduct. (SR 1.3, Section 1.0., 2021)
Every NAIT student must complete NAIT Modules on Academic Integrity for your awareness and to increase your
knowledge as to the expectations – knowledge that is critical to your success.
Student Responsibility: It is expected that students will be responsible citizens of the Institute by following the
Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy (SR 1.0) (2021). As such, each student will assist in the preservation of
Institute property and assume responsibility for their education by staying informed of and abiding by academic
requirements and policies; demonstrate respect toward others; and meet expectations concerning attendance,
assignments, deadlines, and appointments. (Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy, SR 1.0., 2021)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: NAIT is committed to advancing equity and to actively and intentionally creating
learning environments that promote a sense of belonging and dignity that ensure all people are safe, respected and
valued. Acknowledging that every member of the NAIT community has a role in and responsibility to this work, NAIT
provides the resources and support necessary for programs, departments and individuals to champion equity,
diversity and inclusion and address barriers in meaningful ways.
Territorial Acknowledgement: At NAIT, we honour and acknowledge that the land on which we learn, work and live
is Treaty Six territory. We seek to learn from history and the lessons that have come before us, and to draw on the
wisdom of the First Peoples in Canada. Only through learning can we move forward in truth and reconciliation, and
to a better future together.

Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning: This course will be delivered according to the principles of Universal
Design for Learning.

Student Engagement Expectations: At NAIT, every 3 credits represent a total of 135 learning hours
(note this does not include WIL Courses). This includes scheduled learning hours (classroom time,
labs, shops, etc.) in various settings (face-to-face, blended, hyflex, remote-live, and remote on-
demand) and student self-directed learning. Self-directed learning is defined as students engaging
with course content on their own outside of scheduled class time. In a 15-week term, students are
expected to spend approximately 9 hours per week on scheduled and self-directed learning (for each
3 credit course, 18 hours for a 6 credit course). Please note that the scheduled hours can be affected
by the number of holidays in a term.
Online Synchronous Learning
Please note that any synchronous learning session, including any questions or comments submitted by students
during such sessions, may be recorded and made available to students following completion of the session(s). This
collection of personal information is carried out pursuant to section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act, for the purpose of providing reference materials for students while studying, or for the
purpose of assisting students who require medical or other accommodations. If you have any questions regarding
the collection and use of this personal information, please contact:
Student Resolution Office

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NAIT Main Campus | 11762-106 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1
Tel: 780-378-6136 | Email: [email protected]

E-proctoring Software
Assessments with Online Monitoring:
Please note that assessments in this course may be monitored using online proctoring software that uses your
webcam to record you and your immediate surroundings while you complete the exam. These recordings may be
monitored live by a NAIT representative and saved for retrieval at a later date. This collection of personal information
is carried out pursuant to section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, for the
purpose of ensuring academic integrity during the examination.
If you have any questions regarding the collection and use of this personal information, please contact:

Student Resolution Officer

NAIT Main Campus

11762-106 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1
Tel: 780-378-6136
Email: [email protected]

Please note that although the recording may be monitored by a NAIT representative, NAIT cannot guarantee that the
recording will be monitored continuously or that someone will be available to provide assistance remotely in the
event of a medical or other emergency.

Student Support
Your instructor should always be your first point of contact for items concerning course content, navigating Moodle,
timelines, assessment instructions, expectations, and grading.
Learning Services offers a variety of supports to help you develop your learning skills and achieve your full potential.
Learn more about the services and what they have to offer for everyone at NAIT. Please see the Learning Services
block in your Moodle Course/Site(s).
Library Services: The NAIT Library is a hub of learning, exploring, and creating. They support the NAIT community
through access to resources, collaborative and exploratory spaces, cutting edge technology, and programming that
supports academic excellence and lifelong learning. See the NAIT Library block in your Moodle Course/Site(s).
Information Technology Services (ITS): Connect with the ITS Help Desk for technical support related to device issues
and for support during an online assessment/examination. https://www.nait.ca/itspublic > get help | 780.471.8624
The JR Shaw Business Information Centre (BIC) is our centralized unit providing Student facing supports for all JR
Shaw School of Business programs. Our Program Specialists (student advisors) can assist in providing general
information and program specific administrative and advising supports.
Phone: 780.471.8998 |E-mail: [email protected] | Location: CAT 301

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