Module 1: Introduction to GAUSS Programming
TBA

Module 2: Applied Econometrics using GAUSS
date and agenda to be announced (early 2005)

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About GAUSS

Timberlake Consultants Ltd, the distributors of GAUSS in the UK, invite you to attend two courses, in Central London, on the use of the GAUSS software. GAUSS version 6.0 for Windows and some of GAUSS Applications will be used throughout the courses to illustrate examples and during the practical sessions.

The Courses:

Introduction to GAUSS programming

This course aims to provide participants with:

  • Basic understanding of Gauss
  • Ability to write simple programs in Gauss
  • Basic knowledge of graphics and of importing and exporting data in Gauss
  • Ability to use GAUSS Applications

The prerequisites for this module are:

  • Basic matrix algebra
  • Familiarity with a windows environment (Microsoft Windows, Macintosh or similar)

Applied Econometrics using GAUSS

The course aims to provide participants with

  • Approaching Applied Econometrics using the GAUSS programming language and GAUSS Applications
  • Ability to write efficient programs in Gauss
  • Extended practice developing an advanced application

The prerequisites for this course are:

  • Course “Introduction to Gauss programming” or experience with the Gauss concepts covered in this course
  • Basic matrix algebra
  • Familiarity with a windows environment (Microsoft Windows, Macintosh or similar)
  • Familiarity with the concept of Regression Analysis

The Principal Lecturers - The principal lecturer is:

Dr. Stepana Lazarova – Dr Stepana Lazarova has extensive experience in working with Gauss. She has been using Gauss in econometric research while working at London Business School and London School of Economics (LSE). Her academic degrees include MSc in mathematical engineering from the Faculty of Nuclear Sciences of Prague Technical University, PhD in economics from Charles University in Prague and MSc in econometrics at LSE. She has published in Journal of Comparative Economics, Journal of Applied Econometrics and in Journal of Econometrics. Currently she is tutorial fellow at LSE and is working toward her PhD degree in economics at LSE. She is also a research associate to the Centre for Econometric Analysis at Cass Business School in London.

Cost - The cost of the course are:

Module 1: Introduction to GAUSS Programming 1st Participant £1,250+VAT=£1,468.75
  2nd Participant £1,125+VAT=£1,321.88
Module 2: Improving GAUSS Programming skills 1st Participant £950+VAT=£1,116.25
  2nd Participant £850+VAT=£998.75
Both modules

1st Participant £1,750+VAT=£2,056.25
  2nd Participant £1,575+VAT=£1,850.63

The cost includes course materials, course dinner, lunch, refreshments and the use of computers. The number of delegates is restricted. Please register early to guarantee your place. Further instructions will be sent with the joining instructions. If you need assistance in locating hotel accommodation in the area, request the help of our Training Department.

Academic discounts are available for this course.

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Course programmes
(subject to minor changes)

Introduction to Gauss programming

Day 1

  • One-hour tutorial – quick hands-on introduction to Gauss
  • General overview of Gauss
  • Data types
  • Matrices
  • Operators – matrix, relational, logical and other
  • Procedures, functions, keywords

Day 2

  • Graphics
  • Loops and branching
  • Importing and exporting data
  • Compiling and debugging programs
  • Good practice

Day 3

  • Group project I: A simple regression model – designing a model, importing data, estimating, creating plots, presenting output, exporting results
  • Group project II: Writing a complete program for one of a set of suggested topics

Terms and Conditions

Registration closes 5 calendar days prior to the start of the course.

Cancellations:

  • full fee returned for cancellations made over 28 calendar days prior to start of the course
  • half-fee returned for cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to he start of the course
  • no fee returned for cancellations made less than 14 calendar days prior to the start of the course.

    Payment of course fees required prior to the course start date

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