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Interactive Web-based Simulations to Teach Econometrics: Making Abstract Concepts Tangible

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  • Tanya Byker

    (Middlebury College)

  • Amanda Gregg

    (Middlebury College)

  • Dylan Mortimer

    (Atlanta Braves)

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We develop a series of publicly available interactive web-based modules and instructor materials to help students learn econometric concepts ranging from sampling distributions to omitted variable ...

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  • Tanya Byker & Amanda Gregg & Dylan Mortimer, 2022. "Interactive Web-based Simulations to Teach Econometrics: Making Abstract Concepts Tangible," Journal of Economics Teaching, Journal of Economics Teaching, vol. 7(2), pages 92-102, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:jtc:journl:v:7:y:2022:i:2:p:92-102
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    Keywords

    Econometrics;

    JEL classification:

    • A21 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Pre-college
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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