Statistician
Statistician
Have you ever been dreaming about having the ability to predict the future? Here is a special career for it - statistician
One of the things statisticians may be involved in is forecasting future economic conditions. But, of course, there are many more opportunities for them.
They plan, organize, analyze and interpret studies to provide useful information for a wide range of activities. Statisticians work in different fields, from business, economics, and finance to biological, environmental, or medical sciences. Normally, they work as part of a team of professionals with different specialties. Some individuals who have graduate degrees and many years of experience may move into management positions or become private consultants.
In any case, you should be well-organized, think logically, and pay attention to the details. Moreover, it is a necessity to have the ability to write clear, concise reports in language appropriate to the intended readers.
You also may
- employ your knowledge of statistical theory and methods to solve data-centric problems
- design and apply statistical methodology
- invoke mathematics and computer programming to conduct research within the discipline of statistics.
The minimum academic requirement is a bachelor’s degree in statistics or applied mathematics. A graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) is typically required for higher-level positions. A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) is required to work in a research-intensive position.