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:
- 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
Engineering and Technology
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Math
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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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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