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Statisticians apply elements of inferential statistical theory (sampling) to the design of field studies to investigate specific issues related to decision-making in areas such as market analysis, quality testing, environmental impact, etc. They may specialise in a range of fields, such as biostatistics, business statistics or statistical quality control, among others. To perform this role they must have thorough knowledge of the most commonly used statistical software (SPSS. SPAD, BMDP, etc.).

• Mathematical (or theoretical) statistics:
  Generate hypotheses, theories or models on the basis of data analyses.
  Develop and test new experimental designs, sampling techniques and analytical methods.
  Examine theories such as probability theory in order to discover the mathematical foundations for new statistical methods or to improve existing ones.
  Develop appropriate statistical methodologies to describe the characteristics of variables (economic, demographic, biomedical, etc.) or to identify associations between different variables.
  Search for new sources of information and assess their reliability.
• Applied statistics:
  Plan data collection methodologies.
  Select the universe about which they wish to obtain data and, where necessary, design the samples.
  Design questionnaires or other techniques to obtain the information.
  Perform or supervise the collection of data using the chosen sampling technique.
  Study the results statistically using suitable software (SPSS, SPAD, BMDP, etc.).
  Analyse and interpret the results obtained.
  Assess the strategies or actions to be implemented in line with the results obtained.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Estadística
• Grau: Estadística aplicada
• Grau: Matemàtiques

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 3

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Electricity market analyst/operator.

Big Data Expert

Head of business intelligence

Actuary

Expert in evaluating virtual public offices

• Work hours

  Statisticians usually do a standard eight-hour working day.

• Salary

  Since, as previously mentioned, statistics is an interdisciplinary science, statisticians can work in various sectors and positions and often perform extremely diverse roles. This makes it difficult to determine an average salary for this occupation. For example, the highest-paid statisticians are probably those who work with complex mathetmatical models, manage programmes or supervise statistical units.