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Biostatisticians

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

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Parachute skills

  1. Use my brain - Data (4.84)
  2. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.75)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (4.71)
  4. Organize, classify - Data (4.25)
  5. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.25)
  6. Solve problems - Data (4.12)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (4.03)
  8. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.94)
  9. Imagine - Data (3.94)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  11. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  13. Listen - People (3.62)
  14. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.58)
  15. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.55)
  16. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  17. Speak - People (3.50)
  18. Program - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Mathematics (4.50)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.25)
  3. Complex Problem Solving (4.12)
  4. Science (4.00)
  5. Judgment and Decision Making (4.00)
  6. Writing (3.88)
  7. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  8. Active Listening (3.62)
  9. Active Learning (3.62)
  10. Speaking (3.50)
  11. Programming (3.50)
  1. Mathematical Reasoning (4.75)
  2. Deductive Reasoning (4.38)
  3. Inductive Reasoning (4.38)
  4. Information Ordering (4.25)
  5. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  6. Written Expression (3.88)
  7. Number Facility (3.88)
  8. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  9. Category Flexibility (3.75)
  10. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  11. Oral Expression (3.62)
  12. Near Vision (3.50)
  13. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  14. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Analytical Thinking (4.84)
  2. Integrity (4.81)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.71)
  4. Dependability (4.32)
  5. Achievement/Effort (4.06)
  6. Initiative (4.06)
  7. Persistence (4.03)
  8. Cooperation (3.87)
  9. Independence (3.87)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.81)
  11. Leadership (3.58)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.55)
  13. Innovation (3.55)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.81)
  2. Analyzing Data or Information (4.80)
  3. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.55)
  4. Processing Information (4.45)
  5. Getting Information (4.35)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.32)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.26)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.20)
  9. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (4.19)
  10. Thinking Creatively (3.94)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.90)
  12. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.74)
  13. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.58)
  14. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.55)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.