Statisticians
Did You Know:
- About 30 percent of statisticians work for federal, state and local governments; private-industry employers include scientific research and development services, insurance carriers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing.
- A master's degree in statistics or mathematics is the minimum educational requirement for most jobs. Individuals with a degree in statistics are likely to have opportunities in a variety of fields.
Industry Areas
- Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- State Government (OES Designation)
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
- Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
- Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
Overall Kind of Work
Statistics is the scientific application of mathematical principles to the collection, analysis and presentation of numerical data. Statisticians apply their mathematical and statistical knowledge...
Work Environment
Military
Industrial engineers usually work in offices. They may work outdoors while performing field studies or overseeing the installation of equipment and systems.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
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Military Breakdown
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4 Statisticians in the military
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Industrial Engineers work in the following services:
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