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Career: Statisticians
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
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Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables. |
98
|
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers. |
96
|
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research. |
94
|
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data. |
94
|
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy. |
93
|
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability. |
91
|
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information. |
82
|
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses. |
79
|
Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used. |
79
|
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate. |
75
|
Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods. |
73
|
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data. |
73
|
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering. |
69
|
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed. |
65
|
Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
87
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
84
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
82
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
81
|
Processing Information
|
76
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
74
|
Interacting With Computers
|
68
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
66
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
66
|
Thinking Creatively
|
65
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
65
|
Getting Information
|
63
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
61
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
59
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
57
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
55
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
54
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
52
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
51
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
49
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
47
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
45
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
43
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
42
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
41
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
40
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
35
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
31
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
29
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
28
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
25
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
25
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
22
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
19
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
15
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
12
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
12
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
11
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
9
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|