Engage in the development of mathematical theory or apply 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, economic statistics, or other fields.

• Statistician, Applied
• Statistician, Mathematical

• 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.

• 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