e·con·o·met·rics ( -k n  -m t rks)n. (used with a sing. verb) Application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economics in the study of problems, the analysis of data, and the development and testing of theories and models. [econo(mics) + -metrics.] e·con o·metric, e·cono·metri·cal adj.e·con o·metri·cal·ly adv.e·con o·me·trician (-m-trshn), e·cono·metrist n. |
econometrics [ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks]
n
(Economics) (functioning as singular) the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economic problems and theories
econometric , econometrical adj
econometrician [ɪˌkɒnəməˈtrɪʃən], econometrist n
econometrics
mathematical methods used in the science of economics to prove and develop economic theories.
See also: Economics
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| Noun | 1. | econometrics - the application of mathematics and statistics to the study of economic and financial data economic science, economics, political economy - the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management |
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