Econometrics is about the use of statistical techniques in order to use data to answer economic questions. This combines of a thorough understanding of the techniques combined with a thoughtful approach to the questions of interest. The course will provide an introduction to the theory and practice of econometrics. This will include analysis of the properties of estimation methods, such as ordinary least squares (OLS); however, the focus will be on applied methods, helping you to foster the skills necessary to plan and execute empirical projects. We will study many examples and do a fair amount of number crunching ourselves. You will finish the course equipped with a familiarity with the tools of probability and statistics, facility with data handling and statistical programming, and – hopefully – a good understanding of the models and methods of econometrics.