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statistician

Statisticians collect, tabulate, and, most importantly, analyse quantitative information coming from a varied array of fields.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

data ethics quantitative analysis data quality assessment mathematical modelling research design statistics statistical modeling techniques mathematics scientific research methodology data science statistical analysis system software scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

healthcare analytics social network analysis computer simulation marketing analytics set theory market research information confidentiality demography opinion poll multidisciplinary research algorithms biometrics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research gather data develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research process data think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications identify statistical patterns promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities execute analytical mathematical calculations increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights conduct quantitative research apply statistical analysis techniques speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience digital data processing manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform data analysis perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)