Statistical Assistants

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Statistical Assistant in the United States to compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for various studies. Responsibilities include interviewing participants, ensuring data accuracy, and analyzing statistics for reporting. The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in mathematics, critical thinking, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Python. A collaborative attitude towards clients and quality control is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Interview people and keep track of their responses.
• Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
• Compile statistics from source materials such as production or sales records.
• Compute and analyze data using statistical formulas.
• Enter data into computers for analyses or reports.
• Check source data for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Mathematics

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Active Learning

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Python

SAS

Tableau

R

IBM SPSS Statistics

Job description

Statistical Assistant

Definition: Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.

Responsibilities

• Interview people and keep track of their responses.
• Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
• Compile statistics from source materials such as production or sales records, quality‑control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
• Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
• Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
• Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.

Qualities of a Statistical Assistant

• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• Data visualization software
• Database software
• Structured query language SQL
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• SAS
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• IBM SPSS Statistics
• R
• Minitab
• StataCorp Stata
• Tableau

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