Statisticians

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This occupation is part of the Computer and Mathematical cluster

About the Job

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.

It is also Called

  • Actuary
  • Analytical Statistician
  • Applied Statistician
  • Bioinformatics Specialist
  • Biometrician
  • Biostatistician
  • Clinical Biostatistics Director
  • Clinical Data Coordinator
  • Clinical Statistics Manager
  • Data Manager

What They Do

  • Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  • Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  • Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals.
  • Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  • Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  • Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  • Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  • Develop software applications or programming to use for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.
  • Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.

Interests

People who work in this occupation generally have the interest code: CI.

This means people who work in this occupation generally have Conventional interests, but also prefer Investigative environments.

Work Values

People who work in this occupation generally prize Independence, but also value Achievement and Recognition in their jobs.

Things They Need to Know

  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Things They Need to Be Able to Do

  • 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.
  • Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Education Required

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

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Wages

In 2012, the average annual wage in Washington was $67,070.00 with most people making between $44,890.00 and $98,200.00

Outlook

1.23%
avg. annual growth

During 2008, this occupation employed approximately 650 people in Washington. It is projected that there will be 730 employed in 2018.

This occupation will have about 8 openings due to growth and about 22 replacement openings for approximately 30 total annual openings.

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