Course Overview:
This course offered at IRES is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of E-Views, a powerful statistical software widely used for econometric analysis and forecasting. Participants will learn the essential features of E-Views, including data management, statistical analysis, and model estimation. The course emphasizes practical applications through hands-on exercises, allowing participants to develop skills in using E-Views for data analysis in economics and finance. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation in E-Views and be able to apply it to their research and professional work.
Course Duration:
5 Days
Target Audience:
- Economists
- Financial analysts
- Researchers
- Graduate students
- Data analysts
Personal Impact:
- Acquire essential skills in using E-Views for data analysis and econometric modeling.
- Gain confidence in interpreting and presenting statistical results.
- Enhance your ability to conduct empirical research using E-Views.
Organizational Impact:
- Improve organizational capacity for data-driven decision-making.
- Foster a culture of evidence-based analysis through effective use of statistical software.
- Strengthen research capabilities within the organization.
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Navigate the E-Views interface and understand its functionalities.
- Import, manage, and manipulate data sets in E-Views.
- Conduct basic statistical analyses and interpret the results.
- Estimate econometric models and assess their performance using E-Views.
- Utilize E-Views for forecasting and time series analysis.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to E-Views
- Overview of E-Views and its applications in econometrics
- Navigating the E-Views interface: menus, toolbars, and workspaces
- Setting up a project and understanding file types
- Practical Exercise: Creating a new project and exploring the interface
Module 2: Data Management in E-Views
- Importing data from various sources (Excel, CSV, etc.)
- Data manipulation: sorting, filtering, and transforming data
- Creating and managing series and groups
- Practical Exercise: Importing and cleaning a dataset
Module 3: Basic Statistical Analysis
- Descriptive statistics and summary measures
- Conducting hypothesis tests and interpreting results
- Visualization tools: charts and graphs in E-Views
- Practical Exercise: Performing descriptive statistics and visualizing data
Module 4: Econometric Modeling
- Introduction to regression analysis and model estimation
- Estimating linear regression models using E-Views
- Assessing model fit and conducting diagnostic tests
- Practical Exercise: Estimating a regression model and interpreting output
Module 5: Forecasting and Time Series Analysis
- Basics of time series data and forecasting methods
- Conducting time series analysis in E-Views: ARIMA and exponential smoothing
- Generating forecasts and evaluating forecast accuracy
- Real-life Project: Building a forecasting model using historical data
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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