The issues of organization of statistics, statistical observation, grouping, traditional methods of statistical analysis (based on indicators of dynamics, relative and average values, indices) are considered. Particular attention is paid to special methods of statistical analysis: variation, dispersion and correlation (including non-parametric and rank indicators of the relationship). Methods of transition from rating indicators to points and vice versa are characterized. Statistical methods of prediction and multivariate statistical analysis are considered. Mathematical and statistical tables, basic formulas and concepts of the theory of statistics are given. For students studying in the specialties of economics and management.