According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information. | 91% |
| Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research. | 86% |
| Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest. | 86% |
| Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data. | 86% |
| Present statistical and nonstatistical results, using charts, bullets, and graphs, in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students. | 86% |
| Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables. | 84% |
| Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques, and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses. | 83% |
| Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers. | 81% |
| Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering. | 81% |
| Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy. | 81% |
| Report results of statistical analyses in peer-reviewed papers and technical manuals. | 78% |
| Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations, in terms of reliability or usability. | 78% |
| Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods. | 76% |
| Plan data collection methods for specific projects, and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used. | 76% |
| Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data. | 72% |
| Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data. | 71% |
| Prepare and structure data warehouses for storing data. | 71% |
| Develop software applications or programming for statistical modeling and graphic analysis. | 70% |
| Apply sampling techniques, or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed. | 66% |
