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ECON306 - Stories Data Tell: Applied Econometrics 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2026 
 
Part 01. Revision Notes 
Part 02. Sample Final Examination Paper 
Part 03. Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
Part 04. Final Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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ECON306 - Stories data tell: Applied Econometrics (Solutions) - at ACU

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	Australian Catholic University
Unit Code	ECON306
Unit Name	Stories data tell: Applied Econometrics
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	75

Get ready for ECON306 at Australian Catholic University with this student-friendly guide. Designed for self-study from week one through to your final review, it explains concepts clearly and walks you through the full set of examinable topics covered in lectures. You’ll find practical guidance on the exam format, the types of questions to expect, and the high-priority ideas to focus on. Use it to reinforce class material, check your understanding with worked explanations, and streamline your revision. Keep it beside you as a quick reference to study smarter, build confidence, and improve your exam performance.

Professional outcomes in the government, corporate sector and education sector require a workforce to be knowledgeable about data analysis techniques and possess advanced skills in analysing data using modern statistical packages. This unit will apply econometric principles in research methodology and in the evaluation of economic policy. Emphasis is placed on a hands-on analysis of real-world economic data using regression analysis and other techniques. The aim of this capstone unit is to introduce students to applied econometric methods and the stories told by data in their applications in economics, business, finance and government.

✔ Learning outcomes:

Identify econometric methods and their applications in economics, business, finance and government
Specify and estimate models, test hypotheses, interpret results and make economic forecasts
Formulate policy and evaluate the impact of economic policies, interpret economic concepts and their application to contemporary issues
Solve problems using readily available econometric computer software and commercial databases
Autonomously produce a research report that effectively communicates the results of an investigation using applied econometrics

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ECON306 - Stories data tell: Applied Econometrics (Solutions) - at ACU

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