• Econometrics is the use of statistical methods to develop theories or test existing hypotheses in economics or finance.

  • Econometrics relies on techniques such as regression models and null hypothesis testing.
  • Econometrics can also be used to predict future economic or financial trends.
  • As with other statistical tools, econometricians must be careful not to infer causality from statistical correlations.
  • Some economists have criticized the field of econometrics for prioritizing statistical models over economic reasoning.