Mar 28, 2024  
Rensselaer Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2021-2022 [Archived Catalog]

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ECON 6280 - Econometric Methods for Big Data


Examine advanced econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of high-dimensional data, otherwise known as “Big Data.” In this setting, detailed information for each unit of observation informs machine learning techniques such as classification and regression trees; rECandom forests; penalized regressions; and boosted estimation. These prediction methods are then utilized to improve causal modeling, with applications in the study of healthcare demand and supply modeling, and behavior of consumers and businesses.
 

When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.



Cross Listed: ECON 4280.

Credit Hours: 3



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