- Designing surveys and other ways of collecting data.
- Assessing results.
- Analyzing trends.
- Applying statistical methodology to complex data.
- Using statistics to make forecasts and to provide projected figures.
- Presenting information in a variety of formats.
- Advising colleagues on trends observed in data and the implications of these.
- Supervising junior statistical staff.
- Collecting internal data from various departments
- Consolidating numerical data into databases
- Using statistical software to perform an analysis of the numbers
- Applying various calculations and formulas to analyze and interpret the data
- Ensuring the data and calculations are accurate
- Interpreting the results to find trends and information that’s useful for corporate decision-making
- Presenting the data and statistical findings to the organization’s executive team
Key skills for statisticians
- Excellent numerical skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills – including the ability to present and explain complex information.
- Academic research skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
