O*NET-SOC 15-2041.00

Statisticians

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

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*NETTrue (Yes)
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.e4.8808/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8808/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.8808/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2024

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
Mathematical Reasoning1.A.1.c.14.7508/2024
Number Facility1.A.1.c.24.3808/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.1208/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.008/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2024

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
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.Core2108/2024
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.Core2108/2024
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.Core2108/2024
Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.Core2108/2024
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.Core2108/2024

Work interests

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

InterestScoreDate
Investigative6.6311/2023
Conventional5.9311/2023
Realistic2.0711/2023
Enterprising1.8211/2023
Artistic1.7611/2023
Social1.6911/2023

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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.