Career questions tagged statistics
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?
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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?
What does a typical workday look like for a Bioinformatician or a Statistical Geneticist?
Im looking to get my masters in bioinformatics and I want to make sure it’s going to be the right career choice for me. I currently have a background in medical laboratory science, working both in clinical labs and pharmaceutical labs.
How many AP classes should I take for my sophomore year? Should I take the AP PreCalc that will be offered next year?
I will have these options: English 10 Hn AP European/ regular AP PreCalc/ regular Chemistry Hn/ regular AP Statistics I want to be majoring in economics. Thank you
Data Analytics as a Career Option?
What do data analysts/ statisticians usually do in a day? Does the job get stressful? Is the field more or less competitive than average?
Opportunities for data scientists?
I am a college student majoring in Environmental Science. I'm considering adding a second major of Data Science. However, I am wondering how many opportunities there are for data scientists that are not working for just any large company to help them maximize profits. For example, are there opportunities for data science in the renewable energy field, such as using data to problem solve/ figure out how to transition to renewable energy or similar topics? I am interested in environmental-related things but also any other interesting/ meaningful application of data science that I may not be aware of. Thank you for your time.
Math feilds?
What are some good high-paying jobs that are in the math or statistics field, that have minimal college.
Should I take AP Chem or AP Stats?
I plan to major in Computer Science and become a software engineer. Should I take these classes?
Will the demand for pediatricians increase in the next 10 years?
It's crazy how technology is taking control of many careers. Will pediatricians be in more or less demand than currently? Based of statistics and such.
whats the difference between business administration and statistics?
difference between stats and business administration since they both have similar prerequisites?
Should I take Statistics if I take computer science in college?
Is Computer Science include(required) Statistics knowledge? #Statistics #computer-programming
What is the most challenging aspect as a senior associate accountant?
I am currently taking ABM strand in this time of pandemic yet the discussions and modules are useless because I cannot understand all of them and no one's helping me out. #mathematics #statistics
Is Fintech a good major to take?
Hi, I am planning on taking Fintech for my masters. Do i need to have very good math or statistics skills? Also is the degree something that can help me get a job faster? Thank you. #career #math #fintech #finance #technology #masterdegree #degree #statistics
Is a master in economics worth it?
I'm a sophomore in college. I am majoring in statistics and economics. My school's program allows me to pursue a master continuing my undergraduate study. I heard many people suggest economics graduates to pursue a more technical master such as data science to find better jobs, so I was wondering if a master in economics is worth it. Any tips will be appreciated. Thank you! #master #masters-degree #economics #statistics #JULY20
How to grow a successful business and how to get a successful wrestling career
At school I am interested in #business and math, while my hobbies include #statistics and #wrestlingcareer. In my future I want to become a #prowrestler and a #business owner.
What careers can you get from a statistics major with a psychology minor?
#college-minor #college-major #statistics #psychology #math #career
What can you do with both a statistics(or applied math) degree and an economics degree?
I am interested in statistics, applied math, and economics, but don't know people who had double-majored in these areas. Just wondering what your working experience is like before and after graduation. How is your day like and what is the best part of your job? Much thanks! #math #career #economics #technology #statistics
Can I be a data analyst if I am good in statistics and not math?
#statistics #math
what is the need or demand of sports statisticians?
I like math #sports #stats #statistics
What can I do with an Associate degree in Math?
#math #numbers #statistics #associate#degree #science #college
Is a math degree good for a career?
I am currently pursuing a degree in math. I know that there are a lot of careers that use math these days like insurance, finance, statistics, and cryptography. Is this the best degree to ensure that I get a job in one of these fields? And, if not what else should I look at? Thank you. #math #career-options #finance #statistics #insurance #college-major
What are some professions that would fit my interests in statistics and probability?
I enjoy math and my two favorite subjects are stats and probability so I'd like to know what career paths are open to me. #statistics
What's the difference between AP Calculus and AP Statistics?
I'm choosing my classes for next year and I don't know which math class to take or which one would prepare me for forensic science . #calculus #statistics #math #STEM #csi #forensic-science
I would like to know how many African American females hold degrees in Mathematics.
It is often said that minorities are not "good" at mathematics. I am just curious to know how many others have taken the journey I am embarking on successfully. #statistics #women-in-tech #women-in-stem #stem #mathematics
What software do market analysts use?
Hi everyone, I want to invest my winter break into learning a new skill. What softwares do market research analysts use? I know they would use some VBAs and will vary depending on the firm and market they are in, but what would you recommend me to learn over the next three weeks? What online resources could I use? What kind of university classes to take to prepare myself becoming a market research analyst? I'm currently working on SQL languages as a start, but want to ask for some advice. Happy new year! #computer-software #software #e-learning #statistics #research #market-research #data-analysis #analytics #business-analysis #marketing #vba #databases
MBA vs IE vs data analyst
I am currently a graduate MSc student in Chemical engineering. I have relatively low interest in Chem. Eng. (living is US). I am thinking about changing fields. My current options are MBA, Industrial engineering and Statistics. I have a wide range of interests, very adaptive, good at math, commited, not ambitious, like to work in team, and my family is my priority. Considering these, what to do you suggest I would do? #MBA #industrial-engineer #statistics #data-analysis #career-counseling #career-path
What should I second major/minor in that will be helpful for a marketing major?
I need to choose 2 minors that will compliment my marketing major. The ones I am leaning towards to is either finance, psychology or statistics. Which one should I choose? My other option is to do a second major but marketing is really the only career I see myself in. #marketing #university #marketers #finance #psychology #statistics #majors-and-minors #college-minor #major #college-major #college-majors #double-major
Are there any good cites to help me study for the AP Statistics Exam
I'm taking the AP Statistics exam in a few weeks. I was wondering if anyone knows any good websites that have review material, testing strategies, and practice tests. #ap #statistics #ap-exam
What would be a great career for someone interested in statistics (and preferably with technology)?
I am a senior in high school right now and I am unsure if I want to do computer science so I have been looking at statistics (since I took it last year and loved it and love math in general). I have heard about and researched about a career as a statistician but I don't know what other options there are. #math #statistics #statisticians
Should I go to graduate school or work after I graduate from undergraduate majoring in Statistics
I am planning to major in Statistics in college and I do not know if I should go to graduate school. #statistics
What can I do after I graduate from undergraduate school majored in Statistics?
I am planning to major in Statistics or Mathematics and Statistics in college but I do not know what I can do after I graduate. #statistics
What can you do alongside a stats major?
I'm interested in a statistics major. What majors/minors are recommended alongside my major? #college-major #statistics
How can you use a statistics major in the field of sports?
I have an interest in statistics and baseball. Is there any way to utilize the major in the sport? #statistics #baseball
what sort of careers can I pursue with a maths degree?
I love math, especially calculus and algebra, but there's not exactly a job where I can just solve equations all day, so what could I do with an advanced mathematics degree besides being a teacher or professor? #mathematics #statistics #applied-mathematics #mathematician #calculus #algebra #computational-mathematics
What are jobs that use physics and statistics?
I love both physics and statistics, and am having trouble choosing which career path to follow. The applied math and logic of the subjects is the part that interests me the most. I am wondering if there are any exciting jobs that involve both subjects. #career-choice #career-path #physics #statistics
How much job growth is expected within STEM careers?
I want to go into a career area that will have significant projected job growth within the next few years so that I can be sure to have a place in the career field. #engineering #science #technology #math #stem #statistics
What do you do as a statistics person?
I love numbers and looking at different professional athletes statistics throughout the season and their careers. I prefer looking and analyzing the stats of hockey, baseball, and quarterbacks. #recruiting #statistics #data-analysis
If you are interested in going into the sports entertainment field and you are a sports fanatic what career path should you follow?
Ever since I was a little kid I enjoyed watching sports, such as football, hockey, and baseball. I would watch games on tv and end up analyzing the play before the announcer would. #sports #sports-management #recruiting #statistics #data-analysis #staffing
Which majors give the highest return ?
I'm a junior in my high school and I have hopes and desires to earn a lot of money when I am older. I would like to know what majors would give a good return before I finalize what I want to pursue. The majors I am interested in include: Finance, Engineering, Computer Science. #money #college-majors #salary #mentoring #future #statistics #financial-planning
How would one go about pursuing writing while pursuing mathematic/scientific majors?
I love to write, and I want to do much with it (perhaps like Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner and their freakonomics books), but I'm pursuing degrees in statistics and earth sciences. How might I manage to still forge a semi career out of those fields? Of course, the obvious, do the freakonomics thing. Or the Gladwell thing. Or an earth science essayist thing. But, what else could I do, perhaps in college when I'll be so swamped with the immense focus, that I can still follow in a more creative path in regards to writing? #writing #english #statistics #earth-science
What field in earth sciences would use the most statistics to study?
I'm majoring in both earth sciences and statistics and I'm very excited about it. But, within the general field of earth sciences I'm hoping to find something more specific to focus in on. I love soil science as well, and was originally planning on majoring in that, but the lack of options regarding that encouraged me to consider a broader field. Is statistics applicable elsewhere (I mean, of course it is, but where would it truly shine?) #statistics #earth-science
What are some good careers for statistics majors with a Bachelors degree?
Statistics is what I will be majoring in at Penn State, and I am wondering what others who have earned Bachelors Degrees in Statistics do once they graduate? #major #statistics #graduates #mathematics #math #career
What job could I get pertaining to statistics when I am only a sophomore in college?
I really want to start gaining experience in my field as soon as possible but I don't know what a good job would be that pertains to statistics that's only part time and doesn't require experience, #college #higher-education #careers #statistics
What does the class mathematical statistics consist of?
Mathematical statistics is the capstone of the statistics major at Grand Valley State University, I've asked some professors and students in the class what you learn about but they aren't able to accurately describe the class they just say it's really hard and complicated. I'm just curious to what you learn in class and how the statistics applies to math, #statistics
How much mathematics consulting work is available?
I'm looking at majoring in Applied Mathematics. I know that there is some consulting that mathematicians do for large businesses or government organizations. How much does consulting contribute to your salary? How often can you get consulting work? #mathematics #consulting #statistics #applied-mathematics #financial-planning
What course should I take after my second PUC?
i have completed my 2nd PUC in a commerce group . I am interested in mathematics, and I want to join B.com. What are the groups there in the B.com like marketing, accounting ect., and which is related to mathematics and commerce? #marketing #accountant #banking #statistics #commerce #math #mathematics #economics