The module ”Data and Statistical Consulting” (DSC) supports researchers at the University of Hohenheim working on empirical research projects in the areas of data collection, data management and data analysis using statistical and econometric methods. For this, we provide individual statistical-consulting appointments for researchers and students of the university. Furthermore, we manage the Hohenheim Datalab (DALAHO) which offers members of the university free access to various commercial databases.
We support researchers at the University of Hohenheim working on empirical research projects by providing individual consulting sessions. In these sessions, we guide researchers on the interpretation of statistical results and help to find statistical methods that address their research questions optimally. Together with our student research assistants, we also consult students of the university on questions regarding their empirical Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis. Here, we mainly focus on issues and questions about statistical models and applied empirical methods. Appointments for individual consulting can be scheduled at any time here.
We also manage the Hohenheim datalab (DALAHO). The DALAHO is a platform for members of the university providing access to several commercial databases. Members and students are able to access the databases for free (DALAHO Sign-Up). Our database portfolio consists of several data bases that cover a large field of economic data sets, such as:
just to name a few. For a full list of all databases see here. Furthermore, we also provide consulting for our databases, and, in cooperation with the database providers, training sessions for first-time and advanced users. These training sessions are open to all members of the University of Hohenheim.
We also carry out research in the fields of economics, finance, and applied econometrics. Here
we also collaborate with external partners. An example for this is our GDP nowcasting project
for the state of Baden-Württemberg in collaboration with the Institute of Applied Economic
Research (Institut für Angewandte Wirtschaftsforschung; IAW). Starting in 2020 and in
cooperation with the IAW, we have developed a econometric model for the nowcasting and
forecasting of state-level GDP for the state of Baden-Württemberg. To do so, we use a
highly-dimensional mixed-frequency forecasting model and exploit a large dataset of regional,
national, and international indicators of monthly and quarterly frequencies. With this model, we
are able to produce high-quality predictions of current quarter GDP changes before official
numbers are published.
You can find a list of further research projects and publications of the DSC and our staff
members here
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