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Welcome to the world of statistics!

Is statistics something you grasp easily, or does it often seem like a challenging puzzle? Whether you're a newcomer to statistics, a student trying to decode the world of data, or an educator looking for teaching resources, Statistics 4 Beginners is your gateway to learn about key statistical indicators and basic concepts, through storytelling, visualisations and real data examples.

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Choose a topic and get started on your statistical journey!

Topics

Business

• Short-term business statistics
• Structural business statistics

Economy and finance

• GDP - What is gross domestic product (GDP)?
• GDP - Comparing GDP: growth rate and per capita
• Inflation
• Government finance statistics

Evironnement and energy

• Energy - background
• Energy flows
• Environment

Population and labour market

• Population
• Labour market - basic definitions
• Labour market - employment
• Labour market - unemployment

Statistical concepts

• What are official statistics?
• Percentage change and percentage points
• Mean and median
• Reference period
• Index and base year
• Aggregate
• Observation
• Classifications
• Quintile and decile
• Survey, census and register
• Seasonal adjustment

Trade and balance of payments

• Trade in goods - general concepts
• Trade in goods - products and partners