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What’s it like to be a Statistician?
Statisticians design and apply statistical techniques for creating, collecting
and analysing data to draw conclusions, inform decision-making and direct
policy within areas such as science, technology, medicine, education,
business, finance and government.
Statisticians may work by themselves, but they usually work in a team. The
team may include specialists from various fields, as well as clerical and
computing staff involved in data collection and analysis.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Statistician earn an average of $1358 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $70616 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- aptitude for analysis and research
- good at mathematics
- good reasoning and problem-solving skills
- good communication skills
- able to work independently or as part of a team.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
Sitting for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed sitting
down at a desk, counter, workbench or other location for periods of at least
two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Computing Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of COMPUTING STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a computer studies-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Economics
School subjects that include some aspect of ECONOMICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an economics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Geography
School subjects that include some aspect of geography provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a geography-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Statistician
Statisticians may perform the following tasks:
- define precisely what is to be measured and decide which information to collect and from where
- determine the size of the sample to be tested and how the sample will be selected
- decide on the best method of collecting the information, whether by mail-out of questionnaires, experiments or survey interviews (telephone or face-to-face), and create associated measurement tools
- ensure measurement resources are used efficiently
- interpret data and produce relevant statistics to describe or infer particular trends and patterns
- model and predict trends for phenomena such as accidents, pollution, disease outbreaks and economic trends
- check the validity and reliability of statistical models used in applications
- fit models using statistical computing environments and packages and develop, code and run statistical computer programmes
- design experiments and trials to test new methods and products
- evaluate the accuracy of the obtained information, represent data graphically and report findings.
Specialisations
Applied Statistician
An applied statistician analyses data from a variety of sources, including
designed experiments and observational studies, and writes statistical
programmes. Applications include health, medicine, education, industry,
government, finance and business.
Epidemiologist
An epidemiologist identifies and studies factors which influence the frequency
and distribution of diseases and other health-related events within a
population.
Mathematical Statistician
A mathematical statistician develops new statistical theories, modelling
approaches and statistical methodologies in a broad variety of contexts.
Biostatistician
A biostatistician studies links between biological problems and their causes
in humans, animals, agriculture and botany. They usually work in medical
research facilities, universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies or
government health departments, and use statistical models to investigate risk
factors for health problems.