MANM467 Foundations of Statistics and Econometrics Assessment- Individual Final Project
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Assessment- Individual Final Project
Foundations of Statistics and Econometrics, MANM467
Semester 1, 2021-22
Essential Information:
Students need to prepare the final project individually and submit it before Wednesday 5th January 2022, 4:00 pm via Surrey Learn.
The project consists of applying econometric analyses based on a real-world dataset using statistical software (Stata). The expected level of econometric analyses will be based on the lectures and lab sessions.
Dataset and Project description:
In week 7, students will be given a longitudinal dataset, the details of the required analyses of the project, along with a guideline for writing up the project report and a sample report.
The dataset and the analyses descriptions will be available from SurreyLearn, Assessment Information folder.
Stata software is available on All FASS labs and ALL central labs computers. It is also accessible from students’ computers via Surrey virtual desktop (https://desktops.surrey.ac.uk/).
Content and Structure:
The final project consists of applying econometric analyses on the given panel dataset. During the lab sessions, students will be given short exercises to practice with an airport dataset in order to become familiar with the expected level of analyses of the final project. Overall, the required analyses are as below. Please note the models’ exact specifications, along with the data set, will be given in week 7.
Introduction
Pre-inspect the data
Generate needed variables from the original variables, or apply transformations required (e.g., log transformation) to build your main variables for the regression models and briefly explain the finals variables.
Correlation Matrix and Descriptive Statistics
Provide the correlation matrix and descriptive statistics of the variables.
Apply a statistical test to see if there is any difference between some subsamples regarding a few variables and interpret the results.
Exploratory Analyses
Inspect the data graphically, such as checking the normality, detecting the possibility of outlier observations, and plot scatter plots to pre-check the relation between the dependent and independent variables.
Regression Analyses
Run an OLS linear regression (baseline model) for the dependent and independent variables (including the control variables) and interpret the results in detail. Students need to clearly explain the statistical significance of the independent variables’ impact and discuss the magnitude of their impact on the dependent variable (i.e., statistical significance and the effect size).
Run a modified version ofthe baseline model as required and discuss the new results.
Build a regression model to compare the effect of the given independent variable across different subsamples.
Robustness Analyses
Apply some diagnostic analysis on the model (e.g., testing for the potential multicollinearity and serial correlation issues, potential endogeneity in the model, quadratic relationship, etc.) and apply appropriate remedies wherever asked.
Format
The project file should be in Microsoft word format in Times New Roman 12 point font double spaced for submission. The project’s length should be no more than 3500 words (excluding tables, graphs, and appendix).
The report’s quality (i.e., clarity, rigour, and depth) is more important than the length.
All tables and figures should be numbered and titled (with captions whenever additional explanation is required).
Graphs should be visually informative and precise (e.g., colours, legend, axis scale, etc.).
Tables should be exported from statistical software to a proper and readable Word format. The label of the variables in tables (and graphs) should be clear and informative.
The programming codes used for preparing the tables, graphs, and regressions should be provided in a clear and readable format in the appendix.
Extensions, Late Submissions and Academic Integrity:
Students are reminded of the University policy on late submission of coursework outlined in your PG Student Handbook and the extenuating circumstances policy. Coursework is also subjected to University regulations regarding Academic Integrity.
Please refer to your PG Student Handbook and the advice given in SurreyLearn on cheating, plagiarism and collusion and make sure that you understand the regulations. If you are in any doubt, please seek advice from your Module Leader or Personal Tutor.
2021-12-31