How do they match: 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.

  • Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  • Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
  • Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  • Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  • Plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.

  • Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.