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.
• Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
• Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.

Education

• master's degree
• doctoral degree

Math and Science

• arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Arts and Humanities

• English language

Engineering and Technology

• computers and electronics

Basic Skills

• using math to solve problems
• thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

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
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity
• Dependability
• Achievement/Effort
• Persistence

Math

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

Verbal

• communicate by speaking
• communicate by writing

Ideas and Logic

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

Visual Understanding

• see hidden patterns