Centre for Career and Personal Development Degree Profiles

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Statistics

Statistics involves collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to support informed decision-making in a wide range of fields.

Statisticians use mathematical techniques and software tools to identify patterns, evaluate trends, and draw meaningful conclusions from data. Their work is essential in sectors such as healthcare, government, business, technology, and environmental science—where data-driven insights influence policy, strategy, and innovation. As a statistician, you could design surveys and experiments, analyze risks, forecast economic or social trends, or contribute to evidence-based research that drives impactful change across industries.

Key Skills & Knowledge

Data Collection & Survey Design: Designing reliable methods for collecting quantitative or qualitative data through surveys, experiments, and observational studies.

Probability & Statistical Theory: Understanding foundational concepts in probability, distributions, hypothesis testing, and inferential statistics.

Data Analysis & Interpretation: Applying statistical methods to identify trends, test relationships, and draw conclusions from complex data sets.

Statistical Software & Programming: Proficiency in tools such as R, Python, SAS, or SPSS for data manipulation, modeling, and visualization.

Mathematical Modeling: Using mathematical frameworks to represent real-world systems, assess risks, and make predictions.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to question assumptions, assess data quality, and apply statistical reasoning to solve practical problems.

Communication of Results: Translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences through reports, presentations, and visualizations.

Ethics & Data Privacy: Understanding ethical considerations and privacy standards in data handling and statistical research.

Sample Job Titles

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Actuary	Data Scientist	Operations Research Analyst
Biostatistician	Demographer	Statistician
Database Analyst	Economist

Potential Industries

Academic & Research Institutions	Financial Services	Public Health & Epidemiology
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences	Government & Public Policy	Sports Analytics
Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals	Insurance & Actuarial Services	Technology & Software Development
Clinical Trials & Medical Research	Market Research & Consumer Insights	Telecommunications
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	Manufacturing & Quality Control	Transportation & Urban Planning