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Occupation

Statisticians

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 biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

$105,650 medianBright outlookGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 15-2041.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  2. 02Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  3. 03Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  4. 04Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  5. 05Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
  6. 06Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  7. 07Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  8. 08Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  9. 09Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
  10. 10Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  11. 11Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  12. 12Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability.

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What the posting will be called

Database AnalystMathematical StatisticianStatistical AnalystStatisticianDemographerEducation Research AnalystPsychometric ConsultantQuantitative MethodologistStatistical ConsultantStatistical Reporting Analyst

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Knowledge the job leans on

MathematicsComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyAdministrative

Skills that carry over from service

Complex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisTime ManagementProgrammingSystems EvaluationInstructingOperations Analysis