Task: Data collection and analysis
Topics of the Individual Coursework 2
Required tasks:
- Choose a research question that is related to your dissertation proposal.
- Discuss two alternative econometric models to address the research question. The models should be chosen from papers published in top journal (ABS ranked 3 and above).
- Make a list of variables that you will use for the models (dependent, independent and control variables).
- Collect the data from relevant database and analyze the data by any ONE of the models (above-mentioned Task 2) you have chosen.
- Write a brief discussion about the results.
This report should be written within 1000 words describing the research question, data sources, and econometric method.
Format of your report
Mention the research question: A few sentences to summarize the research question and motivation.
Variable description: Write down the definition of the variables, data source and a report a summary statistics for the chosen variables?
Econometric model: Comment on the two econometric models and why are they relevant to your study? Also mention, which are the papers you are following for these models?
Data Analysis: Report only ONE table of regression results and describe the results from regression.
Conclusion: Summarize the conclusion. Is there any limitation that you faced?
