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.

On the job, you would:

• Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
• Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.

Education

• master's degree
• bachelor's degree

Math and Science

• arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Engineering and Technology

• computers and electronics

Arts and Humanities

• English language

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

Investigative

People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.

• Analytical Thinking
• Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Cooperation
• Initiative

Math

• choose the right type of math to solve a problem
• add, subtract, multiply, or divide

Verbal

• read and understand what is written
• communicate by speaking

Ideas and Logic

• make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
• use rules to solve problems