Applied Econometrics Applied Econometrics Introduction Outline FEM11090-12 Applied Econometrics Nalan Basturk Erasmus University Rotterdam Econometric Institute basturk@ese.eur.nl http://people.few.eur.nl/basturk/ Introduction Course Introduction Course Organization Motivation Introduction Today Regression Linear Regression Ordinary Least Squares Linear regression model Gauss-Markov conditions and the properties of OLS estimators Example: individual wages Goodness-of-fit 1 / 42 2 / 42
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Media Development Theory Media theory refers to the complex of social-political-philosophical principles which organize ideas about the relationship between media and society. Within this is a type of theory called `normative theory’‚ which is concerned with what the media ought to be doing in society rather than what they actually do. In general‚ the dominant ideas about the obligations of mass media will be consistent with other values and arrangements in a given society. Conceptualizing Media
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The Role of Technology in National Development Emmanuel O. Egbogah Executive Chairman Emerald Energy Resources F rom the beginning of time‚ man has strived to improve his way and quality of life. The caveman discovered how to make and use tools‚ developed a logical sequence for activities‚ and evolved processes that added value to his life. The totality of the use and application of his knowledge‚ skills‚ tools‚ and materials constitutes what we today describe as “technology.” If natural
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MOTIVATION THEORIES: Goal Setting Theory: In the late 1960s‚ Edwin Locke proposed that intentions to work toward a goad are a major source of work motivation. That is‚ goals tel an employee what needs to be done and how much effort will need to be made. Specific hard goals produce a higher level of output than does the generalized goal of "do your best". Why? The specificity of the goal itself seems to act as an internal stimulus. For instance‚ when a trucker commits to making 12 round trips
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The foundational understanding of life-span development theories that I learned through past experience will support my development as an addiction professional will help me to promote a core identity as first a counselor and secondly the challenges within addiction theory. In fact‚ my previous employment experiences with mental health‚ behavioral health‚ and substance abuse‚ provided the foundational understanding of life-span development theories as a next generation addiction professional. Besides
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1. Why is there a course on theory development and analysis? The PhD in Nursing Science students are expected to be independent thinkers with demonstrated abilities to articulate‚ investigate‚ analyze and interpret on original research in order to contribute to generate knowledge in nursing science. Throughout a course on theory development and analysis can build a solid foundation for research to guide PhD students in the entire process of research studies‚ including understanding a particular
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Freud/Erikson Theories Comparison From Birth to Age 1 - Oral Stage is what Freud felt that from was the time that a child’s primary source of pleasure is through the mouth‚ through sucking‚ eating and or tasting. Erikson felt that from birth to 1 year is the very crucial time that children will learn to trust or mistrust their caregivers. 1 to 3 years old- Anal Stage according to Freud at this age children learn to control their bladder and bowel movements. Erikson somewhat agreed
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Erik Erikson gives emphasis in the aspect of social and emotional development in childhood. Both aspects of development are very crucial to us as children. Everything started when we are infants with the help of our caregivers; they help and contribute a lot in moulding every individual on what we are now. They contribute to our feelings of satisfaction and happiness. They meant a lot to us. The upbringing of the individual makes a huge impact as we grow. Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development
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In Todaro-Smith(2003)‚ the structural-change theory focuses on the mechanism by which underdeveloped economies transform their domestic economic structures from a heavy emphasis on traditional subsistence agriculture to a more modern‚ more urbanized‚ and more industrially diverse manufacturing and service economy. It employs the tools of neoclassical price and resource allocation theory and modern econometrics to describe how this transformation process takes place. Two well-known representative
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Applying Theories of Development Psychology is a very vast field of scientific study of the human mind and behaviors. Just like all science‚ psychology uses the scientific method approach and use theories to promote their objective thoughts. There are numerous theories associated with psychology within various perspectives of sub-fields. A particular sub-field is Developmental Psychology and three of those theories include Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory‚ Erik Erickson’s Psychosocial Development
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