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.
Sample of reported job titles:
Demographer, Mathematical Statistician, Psychometric Consultant, Quantitative Methodologist, Research Scientist, Researcher, Statistical Analyst, Statistical Consultant, Statistical Reporting Analyst, Statistician
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- 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.
- Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
- Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software:Aptech Systems GAUSS,Automatic Forecasting Systems Autobox,Camfit Data Limited Microfit,Cytel StatXact,DataDescription DataDesk,Econometric Software LIMDEP,GraphPad Software GraphPad Prism,IBM SPSS Amos,IBM SPSS AnswerTree,IBM SPSS Statistics,Insightful S-PLUS,Minitab,Muthen & Muthen Mplus,NCSS Power Analysis and Sample Size PASS,Quantitative Micro Software EViews,RAT-STATS,SAS JMP,SAS statistical software,Scientific Software International SSI Hierarchical Linear and Non-Linear Modeling HLM,Scientific Software International SSI LISREL,Stat-Ease Design-Ease,Stat-Ease Design-Expert,StataCorp Stata,STATISTICA,Statistical Solutions BMDP,StatPoint STATGRAPHICS Centurion,SuperANOVA,Systat Software SigmaPlot,Systat Software SigmaStat,The MathWorks MATLAB,UNISTAT Statistical Package,Visual Numerics TS-WAVE,Wolfram Research Mathematica,XGobi,XLISP-STAT
- Business intelligence and data analysis software:Apache Spark,Qlik Tech QlikView,Tableau
- Data base management system software:Apache Hadoop,Apache Pig,Teradata Database
- Data base user interface and query software:Amazon Redshift,IBM DB2,Microsoft Access,Microsoft SQL Server,Structured query language SQL
- Data mining software:Angoss KnowledgeSEEKER,NCR Teradata Warehouse Miner,SAS Enterprise Miner
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing Data or Information:Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Processing Information:Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Detailed Work Activities
- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
- Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
- Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
- Design software applications.
- Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
Work Context
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled:90% responded"Every day"
- Electronic Mail:85% responded"Every day"
- Structured versus Unstructured Work:75% responded"Some freedom"
- Face-to-Face Discussions:60% responded"Once a week or more but not every day"
- Work With Work Group or Team:60% responded"Very important"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Mathematics:Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Active Listening:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Complex Problem Solving:Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Knowledge
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- English Language:Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Computers and Electronics:Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 65%Master's Degree
- 20%Doctoral Degree
- 15%Bachelor's Degree
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Mathematical Reasoning:The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Number Facility:The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Inductive Reasoning:The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Deductive Reasoning:The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Near Vision:The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Interests
- Conventional:Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Values
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Recognition:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Dependability:Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Achievement/Effort:Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
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