Career questions tagged statistics
What are some recommendations for getting through a statistics course when math is not your best subject #Spring26?
Study tips
#Spring26 How to achieve success in my college academic life?
I still have trouble studying smart. Sometimes I feel I worked hard and I didn't get the results I expected.
How do you navigate being a statistician as a female when so many people doubt you because of your gender? What are the steps to take to overcome this additional challenge?
I am a senior in high school planning on attending a four-year college for Statistics. My dream is to move into politics using statistics to push for policy changes regarding human rights and equality.
Industry vs. Academia for Biostatisticians?
I've been trying to find an answer to what it means to be a biostatistician working in industry versus working in academia. This is what I gathered from searching the Internet: working in industry means working in a fast-paced environment and using statistical methods to prove a company's drug or other healthcare product works. In academia, biostatisticians work toward uncovering new approaches to healthcare beyond pharmaceuticals, and the environment is slower-paced. Also, the industry seems to pay more than academia. However, I feel that doesn't tell the whole story. Could someone with biostatistics experience explain the difference and offer advice? For whichever path you chose, what did you do as an undergraduate to appeal to graduate schools, such as internships and research projects? Are there specific companies, research centers, or institutions that offer opportunities to undergraduate students seeking to participate in research or get entry-level experience? I applied to a Summer Institute in Biostatistics (SIB) to kickstart my journey and learn more about the field. How can I build on that experience after the summer?
How do I know which classes are equivalent at different universities for transfer planning?
I am a high school senior, and I want to estimate class equivalencies, but because of different numbering systems, it is hard to determine this. I am particularly looking at taking a year at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, then transferring the credits to the University of Florida, but they do not have any transfer agreements. How can I estimate this to plan my schedule without specifically asking for an official transfer agreement for each class? I am planning specifically on starting my basic science classes (general chemistry, statistics, coding, microbiology), but some of them have various versions, and I don't want to waste my time and money. I would appreciate any guidance!
skills needed to work in ai?
after looking you need a mix of technical expertise
How do I start re-learning math?
I've struggled with math all my life. I haven't had a proper math class for a while, and I've practically forgotten everything. How do I start re-learning algebra/stats so I can develop the math skills I need for college?
How can I connect my Financial Mathematics major to real-world finance careers and projects?
I am an undergraduate sophomore student majoring in Financial Mathematics, and lately I have been feeling a little lost. I genuinely enjoy mathematics and feel confident in understanding logical reasoning, problem-solving, and mathematical ideas. However, I often struggle to see how these concepts are applied in finance in a practical way. Because of this, I sometimes wonder whether I am on the right path or if I am missing important skills for my future career. I would really appreciate advice on how to bridge the gap between mathematics and finance through meaningful projects or experiences. I am especially interested in areas such as risk analysis, profit and loss forecasting, and trend analysis. I hope that by working on practical projects, I can better understand the purpose of my major, build confidence in my abilities, and strengthen my career readiness.
What math class do I take my senior year of high school? Statistics or College Math Prep?
I'm not good at math I am having trouble deciding what math to take. What I have heard and what my counselor told me is not to take college prep math because its not "right" for me and its "really" easy math. Colleges will like better to see Stats but i've heard stats is easy but also hard...so idk what to pick! (Im currently a high school junior in Texas taking algebra 2, Ive taken algebra 1 and geometry) Please help me out, thanks!
What should I consider when choosing between AP Statistics and AP Calculus (in highschool)?
I am still exploring my careers and interest but I'm leaning more into like business, finance related thingsand foods & service.
What classes should you be taking in high school or college for STEM related jobs?
I want to know if I meet the requirements
What are some good tips and/or career paths that I can follow?
I have developed a passion for productive meetings and looking at statistics and trends. Every stat and trend has a story! I love reading and understanding where the numbers come from and I love correlating on how to grow and improve this "story!"
What is the best way that I could gain experience to become a sports analyst ?
internships, opportunities,
What should I do for graduate school ?
Would it be beneficial for me to work for 1-3 years as a clinical data analyst with a bachelor's degree then attend graduate school to earn my masters, or should I attend graduate school directly after college? I am currently majoring in statistics for my undergraduate degree, and will eventually earn my master's in biostatistics to then become a biostatistician.
Publish Stats report?
I have a 20 page statistical report that I crafted from the data collected from my area on nutritional intake and my hypothesis was looking into relations between household income and dietary quality of the residents. I met the statistical conditions for the data to be credible and reliable, and presented the study to a group of judges for my high school's senior project. I'm looking for any well known journal sites that are free to publish and also accept a stats report (as known, research papers are the ones that are widely accepted when compared to stats report, so having some issues finding one). Kindly let me know if there are any!
How will I be able to apply Statistics and Data Science to Astronomy?
I'm a high school senior who will be attending University in fall. Analyzing data to predict the future has always been a fascinating concept for me, but so has Astronomy. I want to combine my interest of the two, but I'm not sure how I should go about it.
What do you wish someone told you before you started working in data analytics?
Hello! I am an upcoming Fall 2025 university student majoring in Statistics with a potential minor in Public Policy/Computer Science looking to work in data analytics, preferably in the healthcare field. I would love any advice, tips, or lessons you've learned along the way--or things I should start preparing for before my first semester in college!
What study habits have helped you grab a deeper understanding of material you struggled(or struggle) to understand #Spring25?
For my classes, I use flashcards, quizziz and AI generators to make me a test. However sometimes I feel like I'm only memorizing the right answer and not actually learning. I use flashcards for AP English and Medical Terminology. I use quizziz and AI generators to turn my notes into a test for my ROP class(Medical Assisting). A lot of the times I do my work quickly to submit it before the due date and catch myself not actually learning. Would you know of an effective (and quick)study technique?
How can I get into the sports field as a data analyst? #Spring25
I have an interest in statistics and a strong passion for sports. With dreams of becoming a data analyst for a sports organization some day, how can I land a career similar to Peter Brand from the movie "Moneyball"?
What do I need to do to get into statistics. I just am really wondering what type I want to get into. How can I figure out what would be the best specific field in statistics for me, what is the difference between an actuary and an actuarial scientist and how and why does that fit into statistics ?
#Spring25 I just want it to be enjoyable. Sports analyzing catches my eye. However, I realize that is a very hard field to get into as a whole but still.
What career should I go for that involves both psychology an calculus?
I'm a senior in high school and I think I've decided to do something related to psychology. However, I heard that psychology doesn't involve much math beyond statistics and I think my skills lie in conceptual math like calculus. Any recommendations for my next course of action or major?
AP Statistics, Physics, or both?
Hi, I'm in my senior year of highschool and wondering if AP Statistics and regular Physics are must-take classes if I want to go into Pharmacology. I think both are extremely valuable but with a calculus course, handling all 3 might be a challenge for me. Should I push myself to take all three or just pick 1 to go along with reg. calculus? Thank you!
People who work in the field of statistics, what are some fun things you got to do for your jobs??
I'm a first-year college student and it's almost the end of the school year. Over the summer I would like to work on a project and I have a few fun ideas I would like to try out. I asked this question to see if my ideas could relate to others.
How do you pursue a career in data science?
I am majoring in computer science. What kind of projects could you build?
What are the most suitable majors for transitioning from engineering?
Suppose a person has completed the physics I-III sequence, the calculus I-III sequence, differential equations, probability and statistics, linear algebra, along with several engineering-specific credits. Which majors should they consider transitioning to where they have already met many of the required courses? Unfortunately, transitioning to one of the business majors is less feasible due to the amount of required courses & lack of overlap, and their IQ probably isn't high enough for a mathematics or physics major.
How to become an actuary?
Share your journey & guide aspiring actuaries on their path. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
How do you start an internship?
How does someone get an internship in the field that they want to go in to start networking for later?
I am taking intro to modeling in stats and I am wondering where can I find data sets to use to practice coding with R ?
I have been coding with R for one semester and I have dealt with a few data sets in class
How much does Staticians make?
Whats the annual income for people that do stats
What should I work on this summer if I want to be a data analyst?
If I want to become a data analyst, are there any skills I should work on, technical skills I should learn, and/or books I should read to learn more about this field?