Statistician

Statistics has its foundation in mathematics, generally known as mathematical science that expertly deals into the collection, analysis, interpretation or explanation, and presentation of data. It provides tools for forecasting business and scientific trends and dynamicity. It is pertinent to the various academic disciplines, from the natural and social sciences to the humanities, government and business.

Key to Success

To be successful in Statistician you should have/ develop:

Love for mathematics
Quick learner
Attention to Details
Excellent Communication Skills
computer literate

Scope and Opportunities

Every sector needs a statistician:

The opportunities available are:

Associate Manager (Data Management)
Senior Project Statistician
Data Analyst – Sales & Marketing
Business Analyst
Business Intelligence

Lifestyle & Social Status

A wide variety of job opportunities exist for trained statisticians both in the private as well as government sectors. They may work individually or as part of interdisciplinary teams. Teaching and research field are open to candidates with a master’s degree and doctorate. While a statistician’s job may appear to be boring and monotonous to an outsider, it is not so. Some amount of work may require a statistician to work in the comforts of a proper office environment. However, fieldwork may be required in some cases and this may involve a lot of traveling for collection of data.

Job Profile

Analyze and interpret statistical data
Apply sampling techniques
Design research projects to apply valid scientific techniques
Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
Examine theories of probability
Identify associations and trends in data
Plan data collection techniques for specific projects

Skill set

A strong work ethic;
Analytical skills;
Ability to synthesize
Creative ability
Initiative
Planning

Work Value

Quick Focus
Statistical modeling
Very active social life
Graphic analysis
Visual acuity

Current Job Scenario

Statisticians are in great demand around the globe. With the increasing research and development statisticians are required for analyzing and interpreting data. Initially statisticians are paid on contract basis or project basis but after having flourished himself a statistician is paid on salary basis. The salary ranges between Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 30,000/- par month.

Government/ Private sector Surveys, Government Operations, Scientific Research, Business, Business, Sports statisticians, Medical Statistician, Indian Statistical Service (ISS) are various fields in which statisticians can get enormous opportunities to work and grow.

Top Recruiters

ICRA Techno Analytics Limited, Kolkata

National Institute for Research In Reproductive Health

Crisia

Course synopsis

Course Options	B.Sc in Statistics	M.Sc in Statistics
Academic Eligibility	10+2 with PCM	B.Sc in Statistics
Fees	Rs. 15,000/ year	Rs.40,000/year
Overall expenditure in Metro	Rs. 2 Lakhs- Rs. 2.5 Lakhs	Rs. 1.5 Lakhs – Rs. 2 Lakhs
Overall expenditure in Tier-1	Rs. 1.25 Lakhs to Rs. 1.75 Lakhs	Rs. 85 K – Rs. 1.20 Lakhs
Overall expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 70 K to Rs. 1 .10 Lakhs	Rs. 50 K –Rs. 80 K
Duration	(3 Years)	(2 Years)
Mode	Regular	Regular
Approved	UGC	UGC
Affiliation	Respective University	Respective University
Entrance Exam	NA	NA
Education Loan
Scholarships

Career prospect

Public sector
Private sector
Healthcare sector
Education
research

Industries where Statisticians required:

market research companies
government statistical service
hospital
department of health
medical registries
educational bodies

Entrance Exam

There is no any national level entrance exam for UG level, most of the admission takes place on the basis of Merit
Some of the institute has their own entrance exam, below are some popular entrance exams for Biology: