K*NAV (KUDER) CAREER RESEARCH

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Statistician
Occupation 1

5 Tasks done
1.

Identify relationships and trends in the data.

2.

Plan data collection methods.

3.

Process large amounts of data using the computer.

4.

Use data, mostly numbers, to help people understand information gathered through research.

5.

Define research projects that use valid scientific techniques.

Working
Conditions

1. Statisticians work in offices that are well-lit and comfortable. They spend most of their
time working on the computer, which can cause eye and back strain. For the most
part, statisticians work regular hours, but may work long hours including evenings and
weekends during busy times of the year or when working on large research projects
that have a deadline.

(read below
tasks)
Education &
Experience

A masters degree, and in most cases a state licensure, is the minimum formal education
required for this career.

SalaryArkansas
90th Percentile
SalaryArkansas
Median
SalaryArkansas
10th Percentile
SalaryNational
90th Percentile
SalaryNational
Median
SalaryNational
10th Percentile
Outlook--% increase
or decrease

93,600

3 Related
Occupations

Mathematician
Economist
Biologist

48,020
30,610
129,830
79,990
43,840
34% Increase

Interests & Work

Values for Career

This field of work is going to require a lot of thinking and the ability to work on your own. The
corresponding work value for this job is INNOVATION.

Occupation 2

Mathematical Science Teacher

5 Tasks done
1.

Supervise student fieldwork and research.

2.

Lead Students in classroom discussions.

3.

Prepare, administer, and grade exams.

4.

Prepare course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

5.

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science.

Working
Conditions

1. Postsecondary teachers work on the campuses of colleges and universities. Their work
hours are flexible and usually include 12 to 16 hours of teaching time as well as three to six
hours of office time to consult with students. Other hours are used to attend staff meetings
and prepare for teaching, grading papers, and doing research.

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tasks)
Education &
Experience

Though a bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for this occupation,
most require a master's degree and some may require a doctorate.

SalaryArkansas
90th Percentile
SalaryArkansas
Median
SalaryArkansas
10th Percentile
SalaryNational
90th Percentile
SalaryNational
Median
SalaryNational
10th Percentile
Outlook--% increase
or decrease

86,020

3 Related
Occupations

Economists
Phycology Teachers
History Teachers

Interests & Work

Values for Career

This career requires the knowledge of mathematics obviously and helping others. The
corresponding work value for this job is ACCOMPLISHMENT.

52,370
35,020
128,440
65,190
34,580
16% increase