Statisticians

Job Description: 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.

Statisticians spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Mathematical Reasoning, Number Facility, Written Comprehension, and Oral Comprehension. Statisticians are typically characterized as being Conventional and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Mathematics, Computers and Electronics, and English Language and are skilled at Mathematics and Reading Comprehension.

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Work Activities

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Processing Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Getting Information
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  

Abilities

Mathematical Reasoning
  
Number Facility
  
Written Comprehension
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Oral Expression
  
Information Ordering
  
Near Vision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Originality
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speech Clarity
  
Selective Attention
  
Speech Recognition
  
Far Vision
  
Speed of Closure
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Visualization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Auditory Attention
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Control Precision
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  

Interests

Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Realistic
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mathematics
  
Computers and Electronics
  
English Language
  
Education and Training
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Law and Government
  
Administration and Management
  
Clerical
  
Biology
  
Geography
  
Telecommunications
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Psychology
  
Communications and Media
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Chemistry
  
Production and Processing
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Transportation
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Foreign Language
  

Wages

District of Columbia
$104,990  
 
West Virginia
$100,900  
 
Maryland
$92,350  
 
Massachusetts
$89,510  
 
North Carolina
$89,450  
 
New Mexico
$85,470  
 
California
$85,140  
 
Illinois
$84,890  
 
Delaware
$83,660  
 
Connecticut
$83,230  
 
New Jersey
$82,930  
 
Minnesota
$82,520  
 
Virginia
$77,350  
 
Washington
$75,880  
 
Kansas
$73,400  
 
Georgia
$71,890  
 
Michigan
$71,250  
 
Colorado
$70,100  
 
Rhode Island
$69,500  
 
Iowa
$68,200  
 
Pennsylvania
$67,330  
 
New York
$65,120  
 
Ohio
$64,750  
 
Wisconsin
$62,300  
 
Kentucky
$61,890  
 
Nevada
$60,620  
 
Oregon
$59,990  
 
New Hampshire
$59,100  
 
Arizona
$57,740  
 
Idaho
$57,420  
 
Texas
$57,110  
 
Missouri
$54,910  
 
Vermont
$54,310  
 
Tennessee
$53,380  
 
Nebraska
$52,390  
 
Alabama
$52,080  
 
Louisiana
$51,860  
 
Montana
$50,250  
 
South Carolina
$50,080  
 
Florida
$48,970  
 
Indiana
$48,670  
 
Maine
$47,690  
 
North Dakota
$47,500  
 
Mississippi
$47,460  
 
Oklahoma
$46,770  
 
Utah
$40,860  
 
Arkansas
$40,520  
 
Puerto Rico
$29,440  
 

Skills

Mathematics
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Science
  
Active Learning
  
Writing
  
Programming
  
Operations Analysis
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Active Listening
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Monitoring
  
Speaking
  
Learning Strategies
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Instructing
  
Time Management
  
Systems Analysis
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Coordination
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Service Orientation
  
Persuasion
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Independence
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Analytical Thinking
  
Attention to Detail
  
Cooperation
  
Independence
  
Dependability
  
Initiative
  
Integrity
  
Persistence
  
Innovation
  
Self Control
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Concern for Others
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Social Orientation
  
Leadership
  

Work Context

Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Telephone
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Contact With Others
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Level of Competition
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Time Pressure
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Consequence of Error
  
Degree of Automation
  
Physical Proximity
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Work Schedules
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Telephone
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.
  
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  
Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  
Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

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.
  
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  
Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  
Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  
Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  
Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  
Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  
Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  
Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  
Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  
Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  
Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  
Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  
Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
  
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
  
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
  
Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
  
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
  
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
  
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
  
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
  
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
  
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
  
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
  
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree
  
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
  
Doctoral Degree