econometrics

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Noun — Econometrics is the branch of economics that applies statistical methods to the empirical study of economic theories and relationships.

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This is an academic term used mainly in economics courses and research.

Etymology

Econometrics was adapted into English from the French word économétrie. It was coined by the Norwegian economist Ragnar Frisch in 1926, and can be compared with an earlier German term used in a different sense by the Polish economist Paweł Ciompa in 1910.

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Frequently asked questions

What is econometrics?

It is the branch of economics that uses statistical methods to test and measure economic theories against real data.

Who coined the term econometrics?

The Norwegian economist Ragnar Frisch coined the term in 1926, adapting it from the French word économétrie.

Is econometrics the same as economics?

No. Economics is the broader subject, while econometrics is the specific branch that applies statistics to test economic ideas.

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