ECON 120 - Data Management for Economists

Lower Division

Prerequisites
DATA 105L previously

This 2 unit course, required of all econ majors, prepares students to use data effectively. Students are first introduced to the basics of handling and manipulating data using current and relevant software. Thereafter, they will learn to survey popular economics databases and learn how to select and access data appropriate to a given research and other questions. Furthermore, the data management process includes evaluating and dealing with data quality issues; organizing and manipulating the data to prepare them for statistical analysis; and presenting data and analytical results effectively.

Term Offered
Each Spring

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: ECON 020

Course credits: 2