Statistician Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Statistician Do?
Statisticians collect, tabulate, and, most importantly, analyse quantitative information coming from a varied array of fields. They interpret and analyse statistical studies on fields such as health, demographics, finance, business, etc. and advise based on patterns and drawn analysis.
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Where Do I Start?
Scientific Research Methodology
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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Skills You Need to Become a Statistician
Essential Skills
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EssentialScientific Research Methodology knowledge
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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EssentialData Quality Assessment knowledge
The process of revealing data issues using quality indicators, measures and metrics in order to plan data cleansing and data enrichment strategies according to data quality criteria.
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EssentialMathematics knowledge
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …
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EssentialStatistical Analysis System Software knowledge
Specific software system (SAS) used for advanced analytics, business intelligence, data management, and predictive analytics.
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EssentialStatistics knowledge
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data …
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EssentialApply Scientific Methods skill
Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
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EssentialApply Statistical Analysis Techniques skill
Use models (descriptive or inferential statistics) and techniques (data mining or machine learning) for statistical analysis and ICT tools to analyse data, uncover correlations and forecast trends.
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EssentialConduct Quantitative Research skill
Execute a systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques.
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EssentialExecute Analytical Mathematical Calculations skill
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
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EssentialGather Data skill
Extract exportable data from multiple sources.
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EssentialPerform Data Analysis skill
Collect data and statistics to test and evaluate in order to generate assertions and pattern predictions, with the aim of discovering useful information in a decision-making process.
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EssentialProcess Data skill
Enter information into a data storage and data retrieval system via processes such as scanning, manual keying or electronic data transfer in order to process large amounts of data.
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EssentialThink Analytically skill
Produce thoughts using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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EssentialIdentify Statistical Patterns skill
Analyse statistical data in order to find patterns and trends in the data or between variables.
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OptionalDemography knowledge
The scientific field of study that deals with studying the size, structure, and distribution of the human population, and its geographical and temporal changes.
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OptionalSet Theory knowledge
The subdiscipline of mathematical logic that studies the properties of well-determined sets of objects, relevant to mathematics.
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OptionalBiometrics knowledge
The science that statistically analyses human characteristics such as retina, voice or DNA for identification purposes.
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OptionalInformation Confidentiality knowledge
The mechanisms and regulations which allow for selective access control and guarantee that only authorised parties (people, processes, systems and devices) have access to data, the way to comply with …
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OptionalMarket Research knowledge
The processes, techniques, and purposes comprised in the first step for developing marketing strategies such as the collection of information about customers and the definition of segments and targets.
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OptionalAlgorithms knowledge
The self-contained step-by-step sets of operations that carry out calculations, data processing and automated reasoning, usually to solve problems.
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OptionalOpinion Poll knowledge
The inquiry of the opinion of the public, or at least of a representative sample, about a determined subject.
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OptionalAdvise On Financial Matters skill
Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.
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OptionalAdvise On Legislative Acts skill
Advise officials in a legislature on the propositioning of new bills and the consideration of items of legislation.
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OptionalAssist Scientific Research skill
Assist engineers or scientists with conducting experiments, performing analysis, developing new products or processes, constructing theory, and quality control.
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OptionalCarry Out Statistical Forecasts skill
Undertake a systematic statistical examination of data representing past observed behaviour of the system to be forecast, including observations of useful predictors outside the system.
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OptionalConduct Public Surveys skill
Conduct the procedures of a public survey from the initial formulation and compilation of the questions, identifying the target audience, managing the survey method and operations, managing the processing of …
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OptionalDeliver Visual Presentation Of Data skill
Create visual representations of data such as charts or diagrams for easier understanding.
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OptionalDevelop Financial Statistics Reports skill
Create financial and statistical reports based on collected data which are to be presented to managing bodies of an organisation.
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OptionalDevelop Scientific Theories skill
Formulate scientific theories based on empirical observations, gathered data and theories of other scientists.
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OptionalManage Database skill
Apply database design schemes and models, define data dependencies, use query languages and database management systems (DBMS) to develop and manage databases.
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OptionalPerform Scientific Research skill
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
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OptionalPrepare Lesson Content skill
Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.
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OptionalPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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OptionalProvide Lesson Materials skill
Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
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OptionalWrite Research Proposals skill
Synthetise and write proposals aiming to solve research problems. Draft the proposal baseline and objectives, the estimated budget, risks and impact. Document the advances and new developments on the relevant …
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OptionalWrite Scientific Papers skill
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
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OptionalAnalyse Big Data skill
Collect and evaluate numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of identifying patterns between the data.
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OptionalBuild Predictive Models skill
Predictive modelling is the process by which a model is created or chosen to try to best predict the probability of an outcome.
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OptionalDesign Questionnaires skill
Study the objectives of the research and imprint those aims into the design and development of questionnaires.
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OptionalDevelop Statistical Software skill
Participate in the various development stages of computer programs for econometric and statistical analysis, such as research, new product development, prototyping, and maintenance.
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OptionalPlan Research Process skill
Outline the research methodologies and schedule in order to ensure that the research can be thoroughly and efficiently executed and that the objectives can be met in a timely manner.
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