Ekoist: Journal of Econometrics and Statistics | 2021
Ekonometrik Okuryazarlık ve Ekonometri Eğitimi
Abstract
When it comes to literacy, reading and writing are the first things that come to mind. Literacy is the ability to read and understand a written language. The term is also used in scientific literacy, where it refers to the learning and use of knowledge and skills in various disciplines to contribute to social and economic life. By utilizing a scientific literacy approach, the aim is to obtain information that facilitates daily life and decision-making in business. Literacy can be achieved in all scientific disciplines, including econometrics. While econometric literacy increases the importance and contribution of econometrics, it also must benefit from econometrics. Thus, while preventing erroneous practices, econometrics will also contribute to making correct decisions. Therefore, while introducing the concept of econometric literacy regarding the existing literature, studies on this subject should be conducted. Econometrics enables the analysis of economic events through econometric methods, making significant, indispensable contributions. Basic econometrics courses are taught in economics, finance, business administration, and different departments of other faculties. We can teach econometrics to these students with a different approach, providing all basic econometric methods and formulas without offering proofs or excessive theoretical explanations. When students receiving this education see reports containing econometric research, they can examine and evaluate the reports and apply their knowledge.