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The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

The 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).

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Statistical Assistants

Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Conventional

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Investigative

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Realistic

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Enterprising

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

Social

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Artistic

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Knowledge 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.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Giving 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.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

Other Office and Administrative Support Workers

Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.

Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.

Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.

Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.

Participate in the publication of data or information.

File data and related information, and maintain and update databases.

Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.

Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.

Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.

Interview people and keep track of their responses.

IBM SPSS Statistics

Minitab

The MathWorks MATLAB

Microsoft PowerPoint

Oracle Java

Database software

Microsoft Access

QSR International NVivo

Structured query language SQL

A programming language APL

Microsoft Visual Basic

Microsoft Visual Studio

Software development tools

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite

Google Workspace software

Microsoft Office software

GGY AXIS

PolySystems Asset Delphi

Towers Perrin MoSes

IBM Lotus 1-2-3

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Harvard Graphics

Graphing calculators

Supercomputers

Laptop computers

Universal serial bus USB flash drives

Liquid crystal display LCD video projectors

10-key calculators

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

Every day

Continually or almost continually

More than half the time

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Once a week or more but not every day

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

Extremely important

Very important

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

Once a month or more but not every week

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Important

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

Constant contact with others

Contact with others most of the time

Contact with others about half the time

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

A lot of freedom

Some freedom

Limited freedom

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

Statistical Assistants

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Career

What Statistical Assistants Do

Other Job Titles Statistical Assistants May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Statistical Assistants

Overview

Career

What Statistical Assistants Do

Other Job Titles Statistical Assistants May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Statistical Assistants

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