Using Shiny to Teach Econometric Models

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Using Shiny to Teach Econometric Models
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Shawna K. Metzger
SeriesElements in Quantitative and Computational Methods for the Social Sciences
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:75
Dimensions(mm): Height 227,Width 150
Category/GenreComputer programming and software development
Programming and scripting languages: general
ISBN/Barcode 9781108793407
ClassificationsDewey:330.015195
Audience
General
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 20 May 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This Element discusses how shiny, an R package, can help instructors teach quantitative methods more effectively by way of interactive web apps. The interactivity increases instructors' effectiveness by making students more active participants in the learning process, allowing them to engage with otherwise complex material in an accessible, dynamic way. The Element offers four detailed apps that cover two fundamental linear regression topics: estimation methods (least squares, maximum likelihood) and the classic linear regression assumptions. It includes a summary of what the apps can be used to demonstrate, detailed descriptions of the apps' full capabilities, vignettes from actual class use, and example activities. Two other apps pertain to a more advanced topic (LASSO), with similar supporting material. For instructors interested in modifying the apps, the Element also documents the main apps' general code structure, highlights some of the more likely modifications, and goes through what functions need to be amended.