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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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.88)
  2. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.88)
  3. Research - Data (4.88)
  4. Program - Data (4.76)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.76)
  6. Pay attention to details - Data (4.72)
  7. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.64)
  8. Develop, improve - Data (4.64)
  9. Consult - People (4.40)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.40)
  11. Study, observe - Data (4.32)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.04)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.00)
  14. Organize, classify - Data (4.00)
  15. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.00)
  16. Listen - People (3.88)
  17. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  18. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.84)
  19. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.84)
  20. Imagine - Data (3.84)
  21. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.84)
  22. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  23. Advise - People (3.72)
  24. Speak - People (3.64)
  25. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  26. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.52)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Mathematics (4.88)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  4. Active Listening (3.88)
  5. Active Learning (3.75)
  6. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  7. Speaking (3.50)
  8. Science (3.50)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Mathematical Reasoning (4.75)
  2. Deductive Reasoning (4.12)
  3. Inductive Reasoning (4.12)
  4. Number Facility (4.12)
  5. Information Ordering (4.00)
  6. Near Vision (4.00)
  7. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  8. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  9. Oral Expression (3.88)
  10. Written Expression (3.75)
  11. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  12. Category Flexibility (3.62)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.76)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.72)
  3. Integrity (4.56)
  4. Dependability (4.16)
  5. Independence (4.08)
  6. Persistence (4.04)
  7. Achievement/Effort (3.92)
  8. Initiative (3.92)
  9. Cooperation (3.76)
  10. Innovation (3.68)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Analyzing Data or Information (4.88)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.76)
  3. Processing Information (4.64)
  4. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.40)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.40)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.36)
  7. Getting Information (4.32)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.00)
  9. Thinking Creatively (3.84)
  10. Documenting/Recording Information (3.76)
  11. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.72)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.64)
  13. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.64)
  14. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.52)
  15. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.52)
  16. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.52)
  1. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.88)
  2. Perform Statistical Modeling (4.88)
  3. Perform Statistical Analysis (4.88)
  4. Perform Statistical Analysis In Physical Science Or Geological Research (4.88)
  5. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (4.88)
  6. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.76)
  7. Use Relational Database Software (4.76)
  8. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.76)
  9. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.76)
  10. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.76)
  11. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (4.64)
  12. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.64)
  13. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.40)
  14. Confer With Research Personnel (4.40)
  15. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (4.40)
  16. Interpret Charts Or Tables For Social Or Economic Research (4.40)
  17. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.32)
  18. Collect Statistical Data (4.32)
  19. Collect Social Or Personal Information (4.32)
  20. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.00)
  21. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.00)
  22. Follow Statistical Process Control Procedures (4.00)
  23. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.00)
  24. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.00)
  25. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (3.84)
  26. Develop Mathematical Simulation Models (3.84)
  27. Develop Mathematical Ideas Or Interpretations (3.84)
  28. Recommend Further Study Or Action Based On Research Data (3.72)
  29. Advise Governmental Or Industrial Personnel (3.72)
  30. Provide Expert Testimony On Research Results (3.72)
  31. Confer With Scientists (3.64)
  32. Plan Surveys Of Specified Group Or Area (3.64)
  33. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.64)
  34. Communicate Technical Information (3.64)
  35. Make Presentations (3.64)
  36. Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics Or Indicators (3.52)