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American Statistical Association Presented by the American Statistical Association

What Is Statistics? American Heritage® Dictionary: “The mathematics of the collection, organization, and interpretation of numerical data, especially the analysis of population characteristics by inference from sampling.” Statisticians collect and analyze data, then calculate results using a specific design. They draw conclusions and make decisions in the face of uncertainty.

Business Physical Sciences Areas where Health & STATISTICS Medicine Economics, Engineering, Marketing, Computer Science Physical Sciences Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics Areas where STATISTICS are used Health & Medicine Genetics, Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Pharmacology Environment Agriculture, Ecology, Forestry, Animal Populations Government Census, Law, National Defense

Why Study Statistics? Collecting data on subsets of the population (samples) can give valid information about the whole population. Knowing what has happened in the past can help answer questions about the present and future. Knowledge helps plan future tests, determines resource allocation, and improves quality.

What Do Statisticians Do? Study the safety of nuclear power plants Evaluate the environmental impact of pollution Determine the effectiveness of new drugs Estimate the U.S. unemployment rate Analyze consumer demand for products Plan and analyze agricultural experiments

What Can I Do With A Degree in Statistics?

Business and Industry Manufacturing Build products and deliver services that satisfy consumers and increase the corporation’s profit margin

Business and Industry Marketing Design experiments for new products, conduct focus groups and sample surveys, and perform field experiments in test markets to determine product viability

Business and Industry Engineering Make a consistent product, detect problems, minimize waste, and predict product life in electronics, chemicals, aerospace, pollution control, construction, and other industries

Business and Industry Statistical Computing Work in software design and development, testing, quality assurance, technical support, education, marketing, and sales to develop code that is both user-friendly and sufficiently complex

“ I love that statistics is very multi- disciplinary. It involves problem solving in a group environment and it involves many skills and talents. I love the ability to be a mathematician, computer scientist, teacher, quizmaster, sleuth, and devil’s advocate all rolled into one. ” Linda Quinn, Private Industrial Consultant

Health and Medicine Epidemiology Work on calculating cancer incidence rates, monitor disease outbreaks, and monitor changes in health-related behaviors such as smoking and physical activity

Health and Medicine Public Health Prevent disease, prolong life, and promote health through organized community efforts, including sanitation, hygiene education, diagnoses, and preventative treatment

Health and Medicine Pharmacology Work in drug discovery, development, approval, and marketing, to ensure the validity and accuracy of findings at all stages of the process

Health and Medicine Genetics Label possible indicators of genetic abnormalities, such as birth defects and early aging, or breed desirable characteristics in plant offspring

“ Last year when I began applying to medical schools, the fact that I majored in statistics was always a good conversation point in interviews and made me more unique as an applicant. ” Amy Elise Derrow, Medical Student

Learning Education Teach K-12 through post-graduate students, assess teacher effectiveness, or develop statistical models to represent student learning

Learning Science Writing & Journalism Work with mass media, universities, and corporations to produce news briefs, articles, news releases, and other reports

Research Government Work in regulations for stock trading, pollution, and drug approvals, or testify in court proceedings, congressional hearings, and lobbying arguments

Research Survey Methods Collect data in the social sciences, education, law, forestry, agriculture, biology, medicine, business, and e-commerce, and for the government

“ I found that statistics used more reasoning and logic skills than the mathematics courses I had previously taken. The more I did statistics, the more I liked the “alternative” application of mathematics that it provided. I especially liked being able to use a lot of data and a little common sense to figure out problems. ” Tiffany T. Sundelin, Quality Control Engineer

Social Statistics Law Analyze data in court cases, including DNA evidence, salary discrepancies, discrimination law suits, and disease clusters

Social Statistics Consulting Work on a temporary basis on a variety of projects including quality improvement, pharmaceuticals, ecology, and engineering

Natural Resources Agriculture Study chemical pesticides, hydrogeology, veterinary sciences, genetics, and crop management in order to ensure optimal yield

Natural Resources Ecology Address questions about the earth’s natural environment, including animal populations, agricultural protections, and fertilizer and pesticide safety

“ I became involved with statistics because mathematics did not provide the avenue to cross into other areas of science and continue to learn about topics that interested me. I have stayed in statistics because of the diversity that it offers and because of the rational approach it provides to seek solutions to problems. ” Dan Mowrey, Senior Research Scientist

How Do I Become A Statistician?

Education High School Study statistics, mathematics, science, computer science, and English College Major in statistics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field (i.e. epidemiology, engineering) Post-Graduate Many career fields require a Master’s degree or PhD in a specialized statistical field

Skills Quantitative Skills Statistics, Mathematics, Science Problem Solving Skills Analysis, Teamwork Communication Skills Verbal, Written Computer Programming Languages Foundation in Field of Application

Opportunities Diversity Pure Research Interdisciplinary Teams Advancement Experience, education, and communication skills lead to professional advancement Versatility Challenging and Exciting Fields of Application

2002 - 2003 Salary Report of Academic Statisticians The complete Salary Report can be downloaded at www.amstat.org/profession.

2001 Salary Report of Biostatistics The complete Salary Report can be downloaded at www.amstat.org/profession.

Employment and Salary Tables The following tables were developed from the Scientist and Engineer Statistics Data System (SESTAT) database representing U.S. residents with at least a bachelor's degree who were working as a scientist or engineer during the reference week of April 15, 1997 or who had received at least a bachelor's degree in science or engineering as of the survey reference period. There were 508 persons whose highest degree was in Statistics in the SESTAT database. Tabulations are based on these 508 persons. Information on the survey methodology and reliability of estimates can be found at www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs. Tables have a 90% confidence interval.

Occupation and Degree Type

Percent of Persons Whose Highest Conferred Degree as of 1997 is in Statistics by Occupation and Type of Degree

About the ASA Career Services Education Awards and Honors Meetings Salary Reports, Job Ads, Articles Education Continuing Education, Workshops, Seminars Awards and Honors Scholarships, Fellowships Meetings Joint Statistical Meetings, Local Meetings Publications Journals, Magazines, Research Guides

THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS And Always Remember THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Contact the ASA for more information: ATTN: Customer Service 1429 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 684-1221 FAX: (703) 684-2037 Email: asainfo@amstat.org Web: www.amstat.org