Statistical Assistants Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Statistical Assistants

The main tasks and work activities of Statistical Assistants are to analyze operational or research data, enter information into databases or software programs, compile data or documentation, check data for recording errors. In general, for the Statistical Assistants, mathematics, critical Thinking, reading Comprehension, complex Problem Solving and other 12 skills are required.

Statistical Assistants Job Description
Education	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Related Experience	A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Example	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Statistical Assistants jobs.

Less than a High School Diploma

0.00%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

0.00%

Post-Secondary Certificate

0.00%

Some College Courses

0.00%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

100.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Statistical Assistants

Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
Participate in the publication of data or information.
Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
File data and related information and maintain and update databases.
Select statistical tests for analyzing data.
Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.
Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.
Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.
Interview people and keep track of their responses.
Send out surveys.
Develop or maintain applications that process biologically based data into searchable databases for purposes of analysis, calculation, or presentation.
Enter or retrieve information from structural databases, protein sequence motif databases, mutation databases, genomic databases or gene expression databases.
Monitor database performance and perform any necessary maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.
Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.
Confer with researchers, clinicians, or information technology staff to determine data needs and programming requirements and to provide assistance with database-related research activities.
Create data management or error-checking procedures and user manuals.

Interacting With ComputersUsing computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Analyzing Data or InformationIdentifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Processing InformationCompiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDeveloping constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersTranslating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeKeeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Analyze operational or research data.
Enter information into databases or software programs.
Compile data or documentation.
Check data for recording errors.
Prepare research or technical reports.
File documents or records.
Develop data analysis or data management procedures.
Code data or other information.
Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
Send information, materials or documentation.
Develop computer or online applications.
Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
Maintain operational records.
Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
Train personnel.
Format digital documents, data, or images.

Skills and Abilities for Statistical Assistants

MathematicsUsing mathematics to solve problems.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
WritingCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Systems AnalysisDetermining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
ScienceUsing scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Systems EvaluationIdentifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
ProgrammingWriting computer programs for various purposes.

Mathematical ReasoningThe ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number FacilityThe ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Written ComprehensionThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Inductive ReasoningThe ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Information OrderingThe ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Category FlexibilityThe ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Selective AttentionThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Flexibility of ClosureThe ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Fluency of IdeasThe ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
OriginalityThe ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Perceptual SpeedThe ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Speed of ClosureThe ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.

Desktop calculatore.g. 10-key calculators
Desktop computerse.g. Desktop computers
Scientific calculatore.g. Graphing calculators
Notebook computerse.g. Laptop computers
Liquid crystal display projectore.g. Liquid crystal display LCD video projectors
Personal computerse.g. Personal computers
Mainframe computerse.g. Supercomputers
High capacity removable media drivese.g. Universal serial bus USB flash drives
Computer workstatione.g. Computer clusters
Computer workstatione.g. Computer workstation setups
Desktop computerse.g. Desktop computers
High throughput screening HTS systems in nucleic acid purificatione.g. High throughput screening HTS systems
High end computer serverse.g. Network file servers
Nuclear magnetic resonance NMR spectrometerse.g. Nuclear magnetic resonance NMR spectrometers
Deoxyribonucleic sequence analyzerse.g. Semiconductor-based sequencers
High end computer serverse.g. Web servers

English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
BiologyKnowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and TrainingKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
ClericalKnowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Statistical Assistants Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Statistical Assistants

Skills and Abilities for Statistical Assistants