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The Book examines the analysis of external trade statistics of Uganda, takes an assessment of the data collection methods of the external trade of Uganda, the study further examines the compilation methods of the data collected concerning external trade statistics and then critically considers reporting and presentation styles of the external trade statistics of Uganda. The scope of the study covers the period between 1980 up to and including 2012 calendar years The thesis employed all the three pronounced approaches in research, that is qualitative, quantitative and a mixed approach. The methods employed in data collection included but was not limited to: Interviews (Structured and unstructured), Observations especially the border points of the country, focused group discussions with senior and operational official in the key organizations and institutions and others The major tools of data collections included mainly questionnaires, check lists, interview guides; Focused group discussion guides observation guides and others. The data was analyzed using simple and advanced statistical packages like, MS EXCEL, SPSS, STATA and SAS.

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Dr.Eldard S.Mukasa (PhD),holds a Doctorate in Statistics from Atlantic International University, USA,Masters and Bachelors degrees in Statistics of Makerere University,Uganda,a higher diploma in accountancy,a diploma in education in Uganda.He is an international consultant in education,economics,rural/agriculturalfinance and a university lecturer.

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