1. Main features of empirical analysis of economics and business data

1.1. Features of empirical work in economics and business

1.2. Search procedures

1.3. Types of information and data sources

1.4. Research methods and techniques

1.5. Writing reports, presentations

2. Statistical data analysis of economics and business data: methods and techniques

2.1. Main concepts

2.2. Data reduction

2.3. Absolute and relative variations

2.4. Index numbers

2.5. Time series analysis

2.6. Relationships between variables: association & regression