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What Do Statisticians Do?
Statisticians collect data from research or surveys. They organize and analyze information.
What Math Skills are Required?
Critical thinking,
Problem-solving skills, Calculus
Statistics
Probability
Mathematical modeling
What are the Education Requirements?
A degreee in math, preferably in statistics or econmics.
Most entry level jobs require a master’s degree, which is earned after the bachelors.
Reserch jobs and teaching jobs require a Ph. D , which is a degree earned after completing a masters.
All degrees in statistics, math, economics.
What is the Average Salary?
The average salary is $72,830 per year.
The avearge hourly rate is $35.02
Where do Statisticians Work?
Statisticains work for the government, in the health field and in manufactoring.
Want to learn how you have used statistics in class? Check out these videos!
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=15393
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middle-math/probability-statistics/samples-sampling-methods/unbiased-sample-definition
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Math/Statisticians.htm
http://www.mypursuit.com/careers-15-2041.00/Statistician.html
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