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What is econometrics?

‘Econometrics’ is a method which uses mathematical a statistical ways of analysis to


find economic relationship. Read MCQ related with econometrics.
Why is it used?
Who is the father of econometrics?
Ragnar Frisch is the father of econometrics.
How the Econometric Models are estimated?
The models are estimated by using some well-known software programmers such as
Stata, SPSS, SAS and R.
Full Form SPSS: Statistical Package for the Social Science.
Full Form SAS: Statistical Analysis System.
What are the basic techniques?
1. It can be single equation regression model or,
2. It may consist a simultaneous equation.
What is the major importance?
The major importance is economic forecasting. It helps in decision taking.
What is the difficulty level?
It is considered as the most difficult topic of economics.
What are the basic steps?
1. Selection of hypothesis.
2. Define objectives.
3. Make models.
4. Estimation of variables.
5. Data analysis.
6. Validation.

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