15-2041.00 Bright OutlookApprenticeship

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.

Career Cluster:Management & Entrepreneurship
Job Family:Computer and Mathematical
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
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Technology Tools

Amazon RedshiftAmazon Web Services AWS softwareApache SparkC++Extensible markup language XMLIBM DB2IBM SPSS StatisticsLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointRMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAMicrosoft WordTableauPythonSAP softwareSASStructured query language SQLThe MathWorks MATLABUNIX

Key Tasks

  • Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  • Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
  • Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  • Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  • Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  • Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  • Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  • Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
  • Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  • Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability.
  • Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  • Develop software applications or programming for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.
  • Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals.
  • Apply sampling techniques, or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  • Plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  • Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  • Prepare and structure data warehouses for storing data.
  • Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.

Skills

Mathematics
97%
Reading Comprehension
75%
Critical Thinking
75%
Speaking
72%
Active Listening
72%
Complex Problem Solving
72%
Active Learning
69%
Writing
69%
Science
63%
Judgment and Decision Making
60%
Learning Strategies
53%
Time Management
50%
Systems Analysis
50%
Programming
50%
Systems Evaluation
50%
Monitoring
50%
Instructing
47%
Operations Analysis
47%
Coordination
47%
Social Perceptiveness
44%
Persuasion
38%
Management of Personnel Resources
31%
Service Orientation
31%
Negotiation
25%
Quality Control Analysis
25%
Operations Monitoring
22%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Management of Material Resources
19%
Technology Design
16%
Repairing
0%
Troubleshooting
0%
Installation
0%
Operation and Control
0%
Equipment Selection
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Mathematics
92%
Computers and Electronics
80%
English Language
73%
Education and Training
48%
Administration and Management
45%
Customer and Personal Service
37%
Biology
36%
Administrative
33%
Engineering and Technology
33%
Communications and Media
31%
Economics and Accounting
31%
Medicine and Dentistry
25%
Production and Processing
25%
Law and Government
24%
Sales and Marketing
23%
Personnel and Human Resources
22%
Psychology
20%
Geography
18%
Design
18%
Chemistry
18%
Physics
18%
Sociology and Anthropology
16%
Telecommunications
14%
Public Safety and Security
13%
Food Production
8%
Mechanical
7%
Foreign Language
7%
Philosophy and Theology
6%
History and Archeology
5%
Therapy and Counseling
4%
Transportation
3%
Fine Arts
1%
Building and Construction
0%

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Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning
94%
Number Facility
85%
Written Comprehension
78%
Near Vision
75%
Oral Expression
75%
Inductive Reasoning
75%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Written Expression
75%
Deductive Reasoning
72%
Information Ordering
69%
Category Flexibility
66%
Speech Clarity
66%
Fluency of Ideas
60%
Problem Sensitivity
56%
Speech Recognition
53%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Originality
50%
Speed of Closure
47%
Selective Attention
47%
Perceptual Speed
47%
Far Vision
44%
Memorization
44%
Visualization
41%
Time Sharing
25%
Trunk Strength
25%
Visual Color Discrimination
25%
Hearing Sensitivity
22%
Auditory Attention
22%
Depth Perception
16%
Finger Dexterity
16%
Wrist-Finger Speed
16%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
0%
Night Vision
0%
Stamina
0%
Static Strength
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Multilimb Coordination
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Dynamic Strength
0%
Control Precision
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Rate Control
0%
Response Orientation
0%
Manual Dexterity
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Working with Computers
99%
Analyzing Data or Information
99%
Processing Information
95%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
93%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
91%
Getting Information
88%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
85%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
83%
Documenting/Recording Information
78%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
75%
Thinking Creatively
75%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
74%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
74%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
73%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
73%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
65%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
61%
Training and Teaching Others
60%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
59%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
53%
Developing and Building Teams
51%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
50%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
49%
Coaching and Developing Others
48%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
45%
Scheduling Work and Activities
39%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
38%
Performing Administrative Activities
38%
Selling or Influencing Others
33%
Staffing Organizational Units
26%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
23%
Assisting and Caring for Others
19%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
18%
Controlling Machines and Processes
10%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
10%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
9%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
4%
Performing General Physical Activities
3%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
3%
Handling and Moving Objects
1%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
1%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

100%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

93%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

88%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

86%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

86%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

84%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

83%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

80%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

79%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

74%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

62%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

61%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

60%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

57%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

55%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

54%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

53%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

49%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

48%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

45%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

41%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

39%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

38%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

37%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

32%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

31%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

30%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

28%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

28%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

23%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

22%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

11%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

8%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

8%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

5%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

5%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

4%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

4%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

3%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

3%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

3%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

3%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

1%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

1%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

1%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

1%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

1%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

1%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

0%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

0%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

0%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

0%

Education

Master's degree

62%

Bachelor's degree

14%

Doctoral degree

10%

Interests

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

94

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

82

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

18

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

14

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

13

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

12

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Intellectual Curiosity
89%
Dependability
80%
Achievement Orientation
71%
Integrity
70%
Cautiousness
69%
Innovation
63%
Perseverance
53%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
48%
Adaptability
35%
Stress Tolerance
33%
Self-Confidence
32%
Initiative
29%
Cooperation
25%
Humility
15%
Self-Control
14%
Sincerity
9%
Leadership Orientation
8%
Empathy
1%
Optimism
0%

Work Values

Independence
78%
Achievement
72%
Recognition
67%
Relationships
61%
Working Conditions
61%
Support
33%

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