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 bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
Also includes
| Biostatisticians |
About the Job
| Primary Industry | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $67,400.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 58 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 55 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 7.69 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 279 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 33.20 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Information Gathering
Creativity
Technology and Tool Usage
Decision-making
Written Communication
Integrity
Oral Communication
Attention to Detail
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Information Gathering
Creativity
Technology and Tool Usage
Decision-making
Written Communication
Integrity
Oral Communication
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzing Data or Information
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze social or economic data
Analyze chemical or biological data
Interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
Analyze employment and personnel data
Analyze financial data or information
Prepare data for analysis
Analyze medical or health data
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems
Analyze spatial data
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze social or economic data
Analyze chemical or biological data
Interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
Analyze employment and personnel data
Analyze financial data or information
Prepare data for analysis
Analyze medical or health data
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems
Analyze spatial data
Thinking Creatively
Develop mathematical concepts, models, or simulations
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Develop simple financial data repositories or databases
Create databases
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Write computer programs or code
Design computer modeling or simulation programs
Design software applications
Develop procedures for data entry or processing
Develop procedures for data management
Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Develop simple financial data repositories or databases
Create databases
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Write computer programs or code
Design computer modeling or simulation programs
Design software applications
Develop procedures for data entry or processing
Develop procedures for data management
Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
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