MIT
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Introduction to Statistical Method in Economics
MIT offers open courseware online. Some of this material represents the kind of study you will encounter in introductory university classes. Discuss the following in a group or as a class:
- Have you studied at the university level? Have you studied at a university in North America?
- How do you ensure quality academics at any institution?
Exercise
Please go the Lesson Documents and review an actual exam from MIT's open courseware class, Introduction to Statistical Method in Economics. Review the sample Exam 1, the Exam 1 Formula Sheet, and the Suggested Answers.
Reflection
Discussion
After reviewing the sample exam, do you feel more or less prepared for university coursework? How was this exam similar to what you are familiar with? How is it different?
Now search MIT's open coursework to get a better idea of what materials are studied at their particular institution of learning.
References
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Further Dialogue
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