Practical econometrics: data collection, analysis, and application is the first textbook to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge of introductory econometrics. This text also helps readers to correctly utilize tools and skills to be able to communicate their findings. Practical econometrics focuses on helping students understand˜…where to get the data: helps students understand the question an assemble data sets˜…how to know which econometric tool to use: introduces and explains the technical details required to implement each econometric tool˜…how to interpret and communicate findings: guides students through best practices for effectively communicating the quality of ones work˜…how to use technology: helps students with application and analysis of data through both Excel and statesalient features: coverage of important topics of classical econometrics such as multicollinearity, Heteroscedasticity, Autocorrelation etc. significant topics such as quantile regression, Logit, probit, tobit, etc. Covered advanced topics such as Co integration, arch-garch, panel data models, etc. Included host of pedagogical features across chapters for easy reading and retention