# 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. - Code: 15-2041.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 15-2041) - Family: [Computer & Mathematical](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-15), one of its 38 occupations - Tasks: 19 tasks (18 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/15-2041.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/15-2041.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information. Core task · Task 8956 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 2. Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy. Core task · Task 8958 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 3. Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables. Core task · Task 8953 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 4. Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest. Core task · Task 21100 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 5. Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data. Core task · Task 8957 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 6. Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods. Core task · Task 8966 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 7. Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research. Core task · Task 8955 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 8. Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students. Core task · Task 20194 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 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 task · Task 8961 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 10. Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering. Core task · Task 8965 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 11. Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability. Core task · Task 8959 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 12. Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers. Core task · Task 8954 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 13. Develop software applications or programming for statistical modeling and graphic analysis. Core task · Task 20193 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 14. Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals. Core task · Task 20192 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 15. Plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used. Core task · Task 8960 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 16. Apply sampling techniques, or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed. Core task · Task 8964 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 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 task · Task 8967 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 18. Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data. Core task · Task 8963 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2024 19. Prepare and structure data warehouses for storing data. 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