Science & Research
Statistician
Designs studies and analyses data to draw reliable conclusions.
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What this career is
Statisticians work wherever conclusions must be drawn from data — official statistics, clinical trials, research institutions and industry.
- Typical education pathway
- B.Sc. in Statistics, then M.Sc. or M.Stat.
What professionals typically do
- Design sampling and experimental methods
- Analyse datasets and quantify uncertainty
- Interpret and communicate findings
- Advise researchers on methodology
Typical education pathways
- B.Sc. in Statistics or Mathematics
- M.Sc./M.Stat. in Statistics; Ph.D. for research roles
Important skills
Statistical theory · Study design · Data analysis · Statistical software
Suitable student interests
Mathematics · Data · Careful reasoning
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