Statistician
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Statisticians analyse and interpret numerical data to allow informed planning and decision-making. The results of the estimates and forecasts are used for data collection, statistical and analytical techniques, and patterns. They may be employed as independent consultants in government or private agencies, corporations or companies.
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
B.A./B.Sc in Statistics/ B.Stats/ Applied Statistics
M. A./ M.Sc in Statistics /MStats
What you need to get started
Soft Skills
Communication skills
Accuracy
Attention to details
Objective Reasoning Skills
Problem- solving
Analytical thinking
Influential
Technical Skills
Mathematical skills
Computer literacy
Hypothesis testing
Calculus
Linear algebra
Probability
Python
C/C++
Databases
Machine learning
Ability to communicate results and findings to non-statisticians
A clear understanding of statistical terms and concepts
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