ARK3510 Digital access Course description

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After completing the course, students will acquired the learning outcomes defined in knowledge, skills and general competence:

• Knowledge: The student has
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of different econometric methods
  • An understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of alternative econometric techniques
  • The ability to assess the suitability of econometric methods in relation to research questions and data sets
• Skills: The student can
  • Formulate empirical research questions and apply econometric theory in a reflective manner
  • Make well-founded econometric methodology choices
  • Gather, obtain, and organize quantitative data
  • Carry out empirical analyses of real data using econometric software
  • Interpret the results of different econometric methods
  • Draw up an empirical plan for a research project​
• General Competence: The student can
  • Think critically and understand the role of empirical evidence in evaluating economic and finance questions
  • Develop a well-organized argument that is supported by empirical evidence
  • Communicate effectively about economic and finance issues

The course will be taught through lectures and in-class exercises. The course will also make use of software for data analysis.

In order to be able to register for the exam, the student must have the following approved work requirements:

There will be five problem sets. Problem sets may be submitted individually or in groups of up to four students. If the assignments are not approved, the student will be given one opportunity to submit a new or improved version. Further information regarding submission and due dates will be provided during the semester.

Written school exam (4 hours).

Calculator (see separate regulations)

Grading scale A-F

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of central topics of debate within digital media and culture
• has knowledge of how scholars of digital media observe and analyze digital media and culture
• has knowledge of theories of communication, power, digitalization and datafication
• has an understanding of how digital media influences culture and politics

Skills

The student

• is able to partake in discussions on digital media and culture
• is able to give oral presentations in class
• is able to provide summaries and interpretations of complex academic texts

General competences

The student

• is able to reflect critically on social, political and economic issues arising from digital media
• is able to partake in discussions on digital media and culture

ØAMET4000 or equivalent

• Regressions with Panel Data
• Instrumental Variables Regression
• Experiments and Quasi-experiments
• Regression Analysis of Time Series Data