MIT MIT-OCW
Introduction to Statistical Methods in Economics
MIT OpenCourseWare offers this foundational statistics course built for economics and social science students preparing for econometrics. The syllabus covers elements of probability theory, sampling theory, statistical estimation, and hypothesis testing, with an emphasis on the concepts needed for MIT's 14.32 Econometrics. Materials include lecture notes, problem sets, and exams typical of MIT's OCW offerings, allowing self-paced study of the full curriculum. The course is free to access with no certificate attached, since OCW publishes course materials rather than a monitored credential track. It suits learners who want a rigorous grounding in probability and statistical inference before tackling applied econometric methods.