Data analyst-statistician
Data analyst-statisticians collect numbers and statistics to identify trends, create models and present results.
Typical Salary
£23,000 – £62,000
per year
Working Hours
37–39
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
Depending on the industry or sector, you might:
- help to design scientific research studies
- use statistical software to analyse risk, for example in insurance
- look for trends and patterns to help organisations and government make policy decisions
- investigate market research into consumer habits and feedback
- analyse results from clinical trials
- create models to predict demand for services or goods
- check quality control standards in areas like drug and food testing
Skills needed
- maths knowledge
- analytical thinking skills
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- excellent verbal communication skills
- the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
- persistence and determination
- the ability to work on your own
- concentration skills
- to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- a graduate training scheme
Career progression
You can use your skills to work in a lot of different areas, for example healthcare, finance, environment, sports and e-commerce.
With experience, you could:
- become a manager
- move into teaching and academic research
- work as a freelance consultant
- become a data scientist to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve businesses