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Statisticians

SOC 15-2041.00

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.

Zone 5 Computer and Mathematical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Mathematics

4.9

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Active Learning

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Speaking

3.5

Science

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Mathematics

5.0

Computers and Electronics

4.0

English Language

3.5

Education and Training

2.7

Administration and Management

2.5

Clerical

2.3

Customer and Personal Service

2.3

Engineering and Technology

1.8

Key Tasks

1Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.

2Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.

3Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.

4Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.

5Develop software applications or programming to use for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.

Also Known As

Analytical Statistician Applied Scientist Applied Statistician Assistant Division Chief for Statistical Program Management Clinical Analyst Clinical Data Coordinator Clinical Documentation Consultant Clinical Statistics Manager Data Analytics Specialist Data Coordinator