How do they match: Statisticians

  • Mathematical Statistician
  • Applied Scientist
  • Data Science Specialist
  • Data Engineer
  • Research Scientist
  • Statistical Engineer

  • 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.
  • Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  • Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.

  • Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
  • Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
  • Supervise information technology personnel.
  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.