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Statisticians - 15-2041.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Statistician
  • Statistical Analyst
  • Education Research Analyst
  • Research Associate
  • Clinical Biostatistics Director
  • Clinical Statistics Manager
  • Institutional Research Director
  • Program Research Specialist
  • Research Analyst
  • Statistical Reporting Analyst

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Tasks

  • Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  • Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  • Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  • Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  • Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  • Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  • Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  • Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  • Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  • Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  • Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  • Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  • Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  • Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise governmental or industrial personnel
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • analyze social or economic data
  • collect scientific or technical data
  • collect social or personal information
  • collect statistical data
  • communicate technical information
  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • confer with research personnel
  • confer with scientists
  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
  • develop mathematical ideas or interpretations
  • develop mathematical simulation models
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop tables depicting data
  • evaluate reliability of source information
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • follow statistical process control procedures
  • interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
  • make presentations
  • perform statistical analysis
  • perform statistical analysis in physical science or geological research
  • perform statistical modeling
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • plan surveys of specified group or area
  • prepare reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • provide expert testimony on research results
  • recognize interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
  • recommend further study or action based on research data
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use quantitative research methods
  • use relational database software
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write scholarly or technical research papers

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Statistical Data Analyst (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Statistics Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Statistician, Applied
  • Statistician, Mathematical