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.
- Tasks
- 19 tasks18 core, 1 supplemental
- Family
- Computer & MathematicalOne of its 38 occupations
- Code
- 15-2041.00SOC 2018: 15-2041
What the work is made of
18 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.Core taskTask 8956Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.Core taskTask 8958Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.Core taskTask 8953Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.Core taskTask 21100Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.Core taskTask 8957Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.Core taskTask 8966Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.Core taskTask 8955Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.Core taskTask 20194Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.Core taskTask 8961Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.Core taskTask 8965Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability.Core taskTask 8959Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.Core taskTask 8954Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Develop software applications or programming for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.Core taskTask 20193Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals.Core taskTask 20192Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.Core taskTask 8960Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Apply sampling techniques, or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.Core taskTask 8964Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.Core taskTask 8967Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 18. Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.Core taskTask 8963Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 19. Prepare and structure data warehouses for storing data.Supplemental taskTask 21101Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 15-2041
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