14.30 2003春季课程：经济学中的统计方法导论(Introduction to Statistical Method in Economics, Spring 2003)
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燃油价格预测，2002－2005。（图片由美国能源部提供。）
Fuel price projections, 2000-2025. (Image courtesy of the U.S. Energy Administration.)
课程重点
课程有一些 模拟测验。
This course features several practice exams.
课程描述
学习本课程将使经济学家和其他社会科学研究人员获得扎实的概率与统计学基础知识。课程学习的重点将放在下一步学习计量经济学和课程14.32所必须具备的知识要点上。初次学习本课程的学生不需要具备任何概率与统计学的基础，但要求学生熟悉基本的代数学和微积分知识。
This course will provide a solid foundation in probability and statistics for economists and other social scientists. We will emphasize topics needed in the further study of econometrics and provide basic preparation for 14.32. No prior preparation in probability and statistics is required, but familiarity with basic algebra and calculus is assumed.
