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On completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Develop a research design for a given causal question at hand
- Assess the suitability canonical research designs for a given research question
- Apply the research designs using R
- Effectively communicate their findings
1) Basics of research design
2) Randomised experiments
3) Instrumental Variables
4) Regression Discontinuity
5) Difference-in-differences
6) Synthetic control
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
Total | 124 |
ECON41820 Econometrics or a comparable course is a prerequisite.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Final exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Assignment: Two empirical assignments, 20% each | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
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