Statisticians
Also called: Statistician, Statistical Analyst, Education Research Analyst, Research Associate
In the military: see titles from the Navy.
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:
- Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
- Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
- Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Math
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Visual Understanding
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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:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Object or component oriented development software
Data base user interface and query software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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