The module provides an introduction to the use of statistical methods in business research. You will learn about:

• Data collection and analysis (secondary, survey, cross-sectional)
• Basic statistical techniques (descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, inference, regression analysis, time series)
• Applications of quantitative methods in international business research 
• Use of statistical software STATA 

The course is an essential precursor to your work on the thesis element of your MSc.