O*NET-SOC 15-2041.01

Biostatisticians

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Mathematics2.A.1.e4.6208/2021
Active Learning2.A.2.b4.008/2021
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i4.008/2021
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2021
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e4.008/2021
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.2508/2021
Mathematical Reasoning1.A.1.c.14.2508/2021
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.1208/2021
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.1208/2021
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.1208/2021
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.Core2408/2021
Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.Core2408/2021
Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.Core2408/2021
Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.Core2408/2021
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.Core2408/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative7.011/2023
Conventional4.7311/2023
Social2.6711/2023
Artistic2.6511/2023
Realistic2.5811/2023
Enterprising1.8611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.