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PAU holds workshop on 'Data Analysis Using Excel' for Economics and Sociology students
Babushahi Bureau
Ludhiana (Punjab), April 30, 2025: The Department of Economics and Sociology, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), successfully organized a two-day workshop on “Data Analysis Using Excel” for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. A total of 21 students registered for this workshop.
The participants included 15 Ph.D. scholars and six M.Sc. students, with 19 from Agricultural Economics and two from Sociology discipline.
The workshop was inaugurated by Dr Jitender Mohan Singh, Head of the Department, who shared his valuable insights on the growing importance of data analysis skills in academic research.The technical sessions were conducted by Dr Amit Guleria, Economist (Quantitative Methods).
The workshop aimed to strengthen students’ data handling and analytical skills using Microsoft Excel, covering topics like Data Entry and Validation, Formulas and Functions, Graphical Analysis, Pivot Tables, Analysis Tools, and Time Series Analysis, with an emphasis on practical, research-oriented applications.
The workshop concluded with a discussion and valedictory session, where participants shared their feedback and expressed appreciation for the training provided.