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Data Visualization and Analysis
These educational goals apply to the following courses:
- ECON 334: Data Visualization and Economic Analysis
- ECON 335: Cause and Effect in Economic Data
*Note: I = skill to be introduced in the course; D = skill to be further developed
Analyze and Interpret economic data
- Conduct statistical and/or quantitative analysis using a computer (I)
- Apply quantitative tools learnt in core courses to analyze issues related to the course's subject area (I)
- Interpret statistical evidence and methodology (I/D)
- Interpret empirical evidence related to topics studied in the course's subject area (I/D)
Critically assess economic arguments, assumptions, and evidence
- Critically evaluate assumptions in economic/econometric models (I/D)
Use oral, written, and graphical methods to communicate economic insights
- Present economic arguments by means of graphs, charts and tables (D)
- Use multiple methods in combination to communicate economic insights (D)
Use economic concepts to understand real-world human activity and public policy
- Evaluate current events using tools of economics (D)
Data Visualization and Analysis Electives Educational Goals.pdfData Visualization and Analysis Electives