Statisticians

Statisticians design and apply statistical principles and techniques for collecting, organising and interpreting quantifiable data, and use statistical methodologies to produce statistical reports and analyses for government, commercial and other purposes.

What the job involves

• Formulates mathematical models to simulate processes

• Applies models to experimental observations, and adjusts and recasts the models

• Uses numerical analysis methods to develop algorithms and perform computations

• Liaises with management and clients to determine the subject or area to be surveyed or examined

• Specifies the data to be collected, and the methodology to be used in collection and analysis

• Evaluates and describes the reliability and utility of source information

• Analyses and interprets data and produces relevant statistics to describe and infer particular trends and patterns