As part of a series of training workshops aimed at modernizing price data extraction with the Automatic Price Collection Tool (APCT) in national statistical offices, a one-week workshop is being conducted for the Planning and Statistics Authority in Qatar, with a view to significantly enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of price data collection.
The workshop equips participants with essential programming skills in Python to construct and deploy the APCT, while tailoring it to various outlets. It emphasizes modern methodologies like scanner data and web scraping, underscoring the pivotal role of the APCT in modernizing statistical practices. The workshop includes a comprehensive exploration of Selenium's capabilities and hands-on exercises in extracting price data from outlet websites.
Amman, Jordan
