Includes index.

This text bridges the gap between the theoretical and the practical knowledge of introductory econometrics in a number of ways. The text begins with a detailed discussion of how to identify a sufficiently interesting question and how to assemble a data set appropriate for empirically examining the answer. From that point forward, we continue to develop these important practical skills by only analyzing data sets that are publicly available and by detailing the steps taken to assemble each individual data set in either the given chapter or in Appendix A.When introducing new econometric tools, we strive to clearly explain the intuition underlying each individual tool, both verbally and visually whenever possible, before introducing the technical details required to actually implement the tool. Because correctly interpreting the resulting estimates is every bit as important as understanding how to implement a given econometric tool, we pay particular attention to developing correct interpretation skills. Likewise, because a tool lacks value unless it can actually be used, every time we introduce a new econometric tool, we provide the commands required to perform the analysis in a statistical package. Finally, because an empirical research project cannot be judged successful unless each of the individual steps is effectively communicated to the reader, we conclude the text with a detailed discussion of the how-to's associated with effectively communicating the quality of one's work, culminating in a capstone example of how to conduct and effectively write up an empirical research project." - Provided by the author.

Text in English.