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ECON 104Is There Truth in Numbers: The Role of Statistics in Economics

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Applies the techniques of econometrics and experimental economics to the understanding of economics. A "hands-on" course where real economic data is used in an interactive way so that students develop the art of empirical analysis.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): ECON 100A or ECON 100M; and ECON 113, and Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm
N. Sci Annex 101G. BulmanOpen 0/80

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
Thim Lecture 001G. BulmanOpen 68/79
02Lecture
Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm
PhysSciences 140C. E. DobkinOpen 35/39

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am
N. Sci Annex 101C. E. DobkinOpen 72/79

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am
Soc Sci 1 110G. BulmanOpen 67/80

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
Steven Acad 175G. BulmanOpen 79/80

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
George Bulman4.4 / 53.4 / 580%35
Carlos Dobkin4.2 / 52.8 / 563%55

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