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replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
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regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
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the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
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,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/ November 2025
ECS4863
Advanced Econometrics
100 Marks
Duration: 4 Hours
First Examiner: Dr E Ndou
Second Examiner: Ms Lerato Nkosi
External Examiner: Prof AM Pretorius
This paper consists of 6 pages.
CONFIDENTIAL
Instructions:
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file on the official myExams
platform (answer scripts must not be password protected or uploaded as “read-only” files).
2. NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that
the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial submission be
unsatisfactory.
5. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
6. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examination platforms
(including the invigilator cellphone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.
7. A mark awarded for an incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity
for resubmission will be granted.
8. A mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
9. Only the last file uploaded and submitted will be marked.
10. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
11. Students who have not utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be deemed to have
transgressed Unisa’s examination rules and will have their marks withheld.
12. Students have 48 hours from the day of their examination to upload their invigilator results
from the Invigilator App. Failure to do so will result in students deemed not to have utilised
invigilation or proctoring tools.
13. Students must complete the online declaration of their work when submitting. Students
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suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary
processes. Students may not communicate with other students or request assistance from
other students during examinations. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and
students who do plagiarise or copy verbatim from published work will be in violation of the
Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to a
disciplinary hearing. Unisa has zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of
academic dishonesty.
14. Students are provided 30 minutes to submit their answer scripts after the official examination
time. Students who experience technical challenges should report to the SCSC on 080 000
1870 or their College exam support centers (refer to the Get help during the examinations
by contacting the Student Communication Service Centre (unisa.ac.za)) within 30 minutes.
Queries received after one hour of the official examination duration time will not be
responded to. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected by the
examination regulations and will not be marked.
15. Non-adherence to the processes for uploading examination responses will not qualify the
student for any special concessions or future assessments.
16. Queries that are beyond Unisa’s control include the following:
a. Personal network or service provider issues
b. Load shedding/limited space on personal computer
c. Crashed computer
d. Using work computers that block access to myExams site (work firewall
challenges)
e. Unlicensed software (eg license expires during exams)
Postgraduate students experiencing the above challenges are advised to apply for an
aegrotat and submit supporting evidence within ten days of the examination session.
Students will not be able to apply for an aegrotat for a third examination opportunity.
Postgraduate/Undergraduate students experiencing the above challenges in their second
examination opportunity will have to reregister for the affected module.
17. Students experiencing technical challenges should contact the SCSC on 080 000 1870 or
via e-mail at or refer to the Get help during the examinations by
contacting the Student Communication Service Centre (unisa.ac.za) for the list of additional
contact numbers. Communication received from your myLife account will be considered.
, CONFIDENTIAL
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ECS4863
Date: 14 October 2025
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
YOUR EXAM QR CODE & EXAM
ACCESS CODE
Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log into The Invigilator
mobile App and scan this QR code.
If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can alternatively
enter the Exam Access Code below the QR code to start the invigilation.
If you finish your assessment before the app timer has run out you need to
press the ‘Finish Assessment’ button and follow instructions before you exit or
minimise the app. Please note that the ‘Finish Assessment’ button will not
appear immediately, it will only appear after the prerequisite minimum time to
write your assessment has lapsed.
Scan the QR code at the start time of the assessment, unless otherwise
specified by your institution, note that you can only scan this QR code once.
The Invigilator App may request you to take photos of your examination script
after the assessment. If applicable this will be prompted and you are required Exam Access Code: ec239996
to action this immediately. Please follow the instructions on the App and take
note that your academic institution may still require you to submit your script
on the relevant portal.
The QR code is only scannable for a limited time and it should therefore be
scanned as soon as possible after the assessment commencement time.
Keep the Invigilator App open on your smartphone for the full duration of the assessment. You are not allowed to minimise or
leave the app during your assessment.
You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution. The timer displayed in the Invigilator
may vary depending on the start time of invigilation.
FURTHER GUIDANCE
If you only have one device you may access your assessment in the App by pressing the ‘Access Browser’ button in the top
right corner of your App.
Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume is turned up and place your smartphone next to you.
The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a photo request, which you
should then perform as soon as possible.
We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment.
Ensure you are connected to the internet when commencing invigilation. You also need to be connected to the internet at the
end of the assessment to upload the app data gathered during invigilation. It is advisable to upload app data as soon as
possible after the assessment. Institutions do apply a limited time to upload app data.
If your assessment has multiple online sections, tests or attempts, you should NOT finish the invigilation until your entire
assessment has been completed.
Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk on +27 (0)73 505 8273
EXAM PACK
Recent exam questions and answers
Summarised study notes
Exam tips and guidelines
+27 81 278 3372
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/ November 2025
ECS4863
Advanced Econometrics
100 Marks
Duration: 4 Hours
First Examiner: Dr E Ndou
Second Examiner: Ms Lerato Nkosi
External Examiner: Prof AM Pretorius
This paper consists of 6 pages.
CONFIDENTIAL
Instructions:
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file on the official myExams
platform (answer scripts must not be password protected or uploaded as “read-only” files).
2. NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that
the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial submission be
unsatisfactory.
5. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
6. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examination platforms
(including the invigilator cellphone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.
7. A mark awarded for an incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity
for resubmission will be granted.
8. A mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
9. Only the last file uploaded and submitted will be marked.
10. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
11. Students who have not utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be deemed to have
transgressed Unisa’s examination rules and will have their marks withheld.
12. Students have 48 hours from the day of their examination to upload their invigilator results
from the Invigilator App. Failure to do so will result in students deemed not to have utilised
invigilation or proctoring tools.
13. Students must complete the online declaration of their work when submitting. Students
, CONFIDENTIAL
Page 2 of 6 ECS4863
Oct/Nov 2025
suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary
processes. Students may not communicate with other students or request assistance from
other students during examinations. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and
students who do plagiarise or copy verbatim from published work will be in violation of the
Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to a
disciplinary hearing. Unisa has zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of
academic dishonesty.
14. Students are provided 30 minutes to submit their answer scripts after the official examination
time. Students who experience technical challenges should report to the SCSC on 080 000
1870 or their College exam support centers (refer to the Get help during the examinations
by contacting the Student Communication Service Centre (unisa.ac.za)) within 30 minutes.
Queries received after one hour of the official examination duration time will not be
responded to. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected by the
examination regulations and will not be marked.
15. Non-adherence to the processes for uploading examination responses will not qualify the
student for any special concessions or future assessments.
16. Queries that are beyond Unisa’s control include the following:
a. Personal network or service provider issues
b. Load shedding/limited space on personal computer
c. Crashed computer
d. Using work computers that block access to myExams site (work firewall
challenges)
e. Unlicensed software (eg license expires during exams)
Postgraduate students experiencing the above challenges are advised to apply for an
aegrotat and submit supporting evidence within ten days of the examination session.
Students will not be able to apply for an aegrotat for a third examination opportunity.
Postgraduate/Undergraduate students experiencing the above challenges in their second
examination opportunity will have to reregister for the affected module.
17. Students experiencing technical challenges should contact the SCSC on 080 000 1870 or
via e-mail at or refer to the Get help during the examinations by
contacting the Student Communication Service Centre (unisa.ac.za) for the list of additional
contact numbers. Communication received from your myLife account will be considered.
, CONFIDENTIAL
Page 3 of 6 ECS4863
Oct/Nov 2025
ECS4863
Date: 14 October 2025
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
YOUR EXAM QR CODE & EXAM
ACCESS CODE
Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log into The Invigilator
mobile App and scan this QR code.
If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can alternatively
enter the Exam Access Code below the QR code to start the invigilation.
If you finish your assessment before the app timer has run out you need to
press the ‘Finish Assessment’ button and follow instructions before you exit or
minimise the app. Please note that the ‘Finish Assessment’ button will not
appear immediately, it will only appear after the prerequisite minimum time to
write your assessment has lapsed.
Scan the QR code at the start time of the assessment, unless otherwise
specified by your institution, note that you can only scan this QR code once.
The Invigilator App may request you to take photos of your examination script
after the assessment. If applicable this will be prompted and you are required Exam Access Code: ec239996
to action this immediately. Please follow the instructions on the App and take
note that your academic institution may still require you to submit your script
on the relevant portal.
The QR code is only scannable for a limited time and it should therefore be
scanned as soon as possible after the assessment commencement time.
Keep the Invigilator App open on your smartphone for the full duration of the assessment. You are not allowed to minimise or
leave the app during your assessment.
You must adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your institution. The timer displayed in the Invigilator
may vary depending on the start time of invigilation.
FURTHER GUIDANCE
If you only have one device you may access your assessment in the App by pressing the ‘Access Browser’ button in the top
right corner of your App.
Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume is turned up and place your smartphone next to you.
The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when you are required to action a photo request, which you
should then perform as soon as possible.
We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the assessment.
Ensure you are connected to the internet when commencing invigilation. You also need to be connected to the internet at the
end of the assessment to upload the app data gathered during invigilation. It is advisable to upload app data as soon as
possible after the assessment. Institutions do apply a limited time to upload app data.
If your assessment has multiple online sections, tests or attempts, you should NOT finish the invigilation until your entire
assessment has been completed.
Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk on +27 (0)73 505 8273
