About the role
Statisticians work with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to assist with decision-making within various sectors. They are often employed in public administration, business, or research institutions. A relevant higher education degree, often in mathematics or statistics, is common for the profession.Responsibilities
Statisticians design surveys and experiments, collect data, and use statistical methods to draw conclusions. They present their findings in reports and recommend actions based on the analyses. Their work is crucial for understanding trends and patterns in complex data sets.Skills and tools
Statisticians are proficient in statistical programs like SPSS, R, or SAS and have strong skills in Excel. They must be skilled in mathematical analysis and have the ability to critically interpret data. Communication skills are also important for conveying results. Common competencies demanded by employers are programmering, matematisk statistik and dataanalys.