Statisticians
Also called:
Senior Statistician, Statistical Analyst, Statistician, Trend Investigator
What they do:
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
On the job, you would:
- Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
- Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
- Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals.
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- using math to solve problems
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
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People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Independence
- Persistence
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- SAS software
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Object or component oriented development software
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft Access
- Oracle software
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master's degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$75,560
per year, on average
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