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15-2041.00 - Statisticians


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 biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.


Key Facts
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Bright Outlook
1
Career Details
Green Job
Career Details
Current Employment
30,000
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Forecasted Employment
40,100
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Change in Employment
+10,100
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Change in Employment %
+33.8%
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Tasks
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Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Core
  • Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  • Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  • Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  • Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  • Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  • Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability.
  • Plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  • Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  • Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  • Apply sampling techniques, or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  • Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  • Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  • Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  • Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals.
  • Develop software applications or programming for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.
  • Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
  • Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
  • Prepare and structure data warehouses for storing data.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
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Knowledge

The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
 Mathematics
  • 93%
    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
 English Language
  • 75%
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
 Computers and Electronics
  • 73%
    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
 Education and Training
  • 58%
    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
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Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Personal computers
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
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Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Data management and query software
  • Amazon RedshiftHOT
  • Angoss KnowledgeSEEKER
  • Apache HadoopHOT
  • Apache PigHOT
  • Apache SparkHOT
  • Data entry softwareHOT
  • IBM DB2
  • Microsoft AccessHOT
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHOT
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro
  • NCR Teradata Warehouse Miner
  • Qlik Tech QlikViewHOT
  • SAS Enterprise Miner
  • Structured query language SQLHOT
  • TableauHOT
  • Teradata DatabaseHOT
 Industry specific software
  • Aptech Systems GAUSS
  • Automatic Forecasting Systems Autobox
  • Camfit Data Limited Microfit
  • Cytel StatXact
  • DataDescription DataDesk
  • Econometric Software LIMDEP
  • GraphPad Software GraphPad Prism
  • IBM SPSS Amos
  • IBM SPSS AnswerTree
  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHOT
  • Insightful S-PLUS
  • MinitabHOT
  • Muthen & Muthen MPlus
  • NCSS Power Analysis and Sample Size PASS
  • Quantitative Micro Software EViews
  • RAT-STATS
  • SASHOT
  • SAS JMP
  • Scientific Software International SSI Hierarchical Linear and Non-Linear Modeling HLM
  • Scientific Software International SSI LISREL
  • Stat-Ease Design-Ease
  • Stat-Ease Design-Expert
  • StataCorp Stata
  • STATISTICA
  • Statistical Solutions BMDP
  • StatPoint STATGRAPHICS Centurion
  • SuperANOVA
  • Systat Software SigmaPlot
  • Systat Software SigmaStat
  • The MathWorks MATLABHOT
  • UNISTAT Statistical Package
  • Visual Numerics TS-WAVE
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica
  • XGobi
  • XLISP-STAT
 Development software
  • C++HOT
  • Common business oriented language COBOLHOT
  • Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHOT
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHOT
  • PythonHOT
  • RHOT
  • SAP PowerBuilder
  • SAS/CONNECT
  • Sun Microsystems Java
 Content authoring and editing software
  • Microsoft ExcelHOT
  • Microsoft PowerPointHOT
  • Microsoft WordHOT
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
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Certifications
The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
 Advanced
 Product/Equipment
  • IBM Certified Specialist - SPSS Statistics Level 1 v2
    1133 Westchester Avenue White Plains, NY 10604404-238-1234 (outside U.S.)

 Core
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Licensing
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Licensing
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Related Programs
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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Mountain Gateway Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Wytheville Community College