A career in statistics:
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| Zusammenfassung: | "This book serves as an excellent companion to its predecessor, The Role of Statistics in Business and Industry. In this volume, the authors help readers decide whether a career in statistics is appropriate for them and what to expect once in it. They provide insights into the work environment and how students and entry-level statisticians can best prepare themselves to succeed, offering hints for success in training, career paths, and lifelong learning. This book is a must-have for anyone considering a career in statistics, as well as for faculty who prepare students for such a career"-- |
| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Beschreibung: | XVII, 340 S. graph. Darst. cm |
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| adam_text | CONTENTS
PREFACE
XIII
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
XVII
CHAPTER
1
PROLOGUE: A CAREER IN STATISTICS
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1.1
About This Chapter
1
1.2
What is Statistics?
1
1.3
Who is a Statistician?
2
1.4
Who Employs Statisticians?
з
1
.5
The Statistical Thought Process and What Makes it Special
4
1.6
Many Skills Required
7
1.7
Beyond the Workplace
8
1.8
Some Downsides of a Career in Statistics
9
1.9
The Excitement of a Career in Statistics
ю
1.10
Embarking on a Career in Statistics
11
1.11
Accreditation
15
1.12
Professional Societies
16
1.13
A Preview
16
1.14
Further Reading
17
1.15
Major Takeaway
s
18
Discussion Questions
19
CHATTER
2
WHAT STATISTICIANS DO IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
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2.1
About This Chapter
23
2.2
Manufactured Product
Applications
23
2.3
Service Business Applications
28
2.4
Process Improvement
30
2.5
Further Applications
зі
2.6
Major Takeaways
32
Discussion Questions
32
CHAPTER
з
WHAT STATISTICIANS ENGAGED IN OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT
STATimCS DO 3S
3.1
About This Chapter
35
3.2
The Scope of Official Statistics
36
3.3
Examples of the Work
39
3.4
Challenges of the Work
41
3.5 Research Opportunities
45
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CONTENTS
3.6
Some Major Employers in the U.S. Federal Government
46
3.7
Required Credentials
47
3.8
Integration of U.S. Government Statistical Activities
49
3.9
Local Official Government Statistics Activities
50
3.10
Government Statisticians Outside The United States
51
3.11
Compensation and Other Considerations
52
3.12
Sources of Further Information
53
3.13
Major Takeaways
53
Discussion Questions
54
CHAPTER
4
WHAT STATISTICIANS DO: SOME OTHER APPLICATION AREAS
57
4.1
About This Chapter
57
4.2
Regulatory Activities
57
4.3
Health
59
4.4
National Defense
61
4.5
Other Scientific Research
62
4.6
Social and Behavioral Sciences
65
4.7
Teaching (in Nonacademic Settings) 7t
4.8
Some Further Institutes for Research in the United States
71
4.9
Major Takeaways
73
Discussion Questions
73
CHAPTER
5
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ON-THE-JOB CHALLENGES
75
5. !
About This Chapter
75
5.2
Receptiveness to Statistics and Statisticians
75
5.3
Where do Statisticians Fit into the Organization?
79
5.4
Two Modes of Operation
80
5.5
Grading Systems
82
5.6
Globalization
83
5.7
Hail to Our Managers!
84
5.8
Some Challenges
86
5.9
Women in Statistics
90
5.10
Major Takeaways
93
Discussion Questions
94
РАЯТ
H
CHAPTER
β
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL STAnSTICIANS
99
6.1
AboutThis Chapter
99
6.2
Analytical and Technical Skills
100
6.3
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
100
6.4
Ability to Size Up Problems and See the Big Picture
101
6.5
Flexibility
102
6.6
A Proactive Mindset
102
6.7
Persistence
юз
6.8
A Realistic Attitude
104
6.9
Enthusiasm and Appropriate Self-Confidence
105
CONTENTS
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6.10
Ability to Prioritize,
Manage
Time, and Cope with
Stress
105
6.
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Team Skills
Ю6
6.12
Leadership Skills
106
6.13
Ability to Properly Apply and Adapt Knowledge
107
6.14
Passion for Lifelong Learning 1O8
6.15
Further Reading
108
6.16
As Others See It
108
6.17
MajorTakeaways in
Discussion Questions in
CHAPTER
7
EDUCATION FOR SUCCESS
113
7.1
About This Chapter
из
7.2
The Statistics Advanced Placement Course and Other
High School Programs 114
7.3
Degrees in Statistics: The Numbers
114
7.4
How Far To Go: Bachelor s, Master s, or Ph.D. Degree?
116
7.5
Selecting the Right School and Program
120
7.6
Statistical Education: Setting the Foundations
125
7.7
Coursework in Statistics
126
7.8
Statistical Computing and Software
131
7.9
Some Other Recommendations
134
7.10
Internships and University Consulting
138
7.11
Entering Statistics from Other Fields
141
7.12
Further Resources
142
7.13
Concluding Comment: The Limits of Formal Statistical Education
142
7.14
As Others See It
143
7.15
Major Takeaways
145
Discussion Questions
146
CHAPTER
8
GETTING THE RIGHT JOB
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8.1
About This Chapter
149
8.2
Defining Career Goals
149
8.3
Identifying Opportunities
151
8.4
Resumé
Writing
154
8.5
The Job Interview
157
8.6
Follow-Up
164
8.7
Providing References
165
8.8
Some Further Hints
165
8.9
Assessing Job Offers
166
8.10
Major Takeaways
170
Discussion Questions
171
РАЯТ
HI BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
_________
AS
Λ
STATISTICIAN
m
CHAPTER
»
ON-THE-JOB STRATEGIES: PROJECT INITIATION AND EXECUTION
175
9.1
AboutThis Chapter
175
9.2
Project Initiation
175
X
CONTENTS
9.3
Project Execution 184
9.4
As Others See It
190
9.5
Major Takeaways
194
Discussion Questions
194
CHAPTER
10
ON-THE-JOB STRATEGIES: COMMUNICATION, PUBLICIZING, AND
ETHICS
197
10.1
About This Chapter
197
10.2
Communication, Communication, Communication
197
10.3
Publicizing Statistics (And Statisticians)
205
10.4
Ethical Considerations
207
10.5
Major Takeaways
216
Discussion Questions
216
CHAPTER
11
GETTING GOOD DATA: A KEY CHALLENGE
219
11.1
About This Chapter
219
11.2
Designed Experiments
220
11.3
Census and Random Sampling Studies of Human and Other Populations
221
11.4
Systems Development Studies
224
11.5
Observational Studies 22s
11.6
Hints for Getting the Right Data
233
11.7
A Process for Data Gathering
240
11.8
Major Takeaways
247
Discussion Questions
248
CHAPTER
12
CAREER PATHS
251
12.1
About This Chapter
251
12.2
Some Roles for Applied Statisticians
251
12.3
Other Major Roles to which Applied Statisticians Might Aspire
253
12.4
Some Career Paths
256
12.5
More on Statistical Leadership
258
12.6
Contributions Beyond the Workplace
259
12.7
Some More Career Examples
261
12.8
Putting It All Together
264
12.9
Major Takeaways
265
Discussion Questions
265
CHAPTER
13
CAREERS IN
ACADEMIA
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13.1
About This Chapter
269
13.2
What Statisticians in
Academia
do: An Overview
270
13.3
Types of Positions
273
13.4
Location within the Institution
277
13.5
More on Tenure
277
13.6
Life Beyond Tenure
279
13.7
Teaching Challenges
280
CONTENTS
XI
13.8 Research
Challenges
286
13.9 Consulting
Challenges
292
13.10 Administrative Service
Challenges
294
13.11 Professional Service
Challenges
295
13.12
More on the Academic Environment
296
13.13
Training to Become an Academic Statistician
298
13.14
Career Paths
300
13.15
Downsides of a Career as an Academic Statistician
зоз
13.16
Bright Sides of a Career as an Academic Statistician
304
13.17
A Career as a Statistician in
Academia:
A Summary Comparison
305
13.18
Major Takeaways
305
Discussion Questions
307
CHAPTER
и
MAINTAINING THE MOMENTUM
309
14.1
About This Chapter
309
14.2
Some Internet Resources
310
14.3
Formal Education
31
1
14.4
Technical and Professional Journals
312
14.5
Technical Conferences
315
14.6
Future Opportunity Areas
318
14.7
Major Takeaways
319
Discussion Questions
319
REFERENCES
321
INDEX
331
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