Career questions tagged statistics
What do you wish someone told you before you started working in data analytics?
Hello! I am an upcoming Fall 2025 university student majoring in Statistics with a potential minor in Public Policy/Computer Science looking to work in data analytics, preferably in the healthcare field. I would love any advice, tips, or lessons you've learned along the way--or things I should start preparing for before my first semester in college!
Charlotte
What study habits have helped you grab a deeper understanding of material you struggled(or struggle) to understand #Spring25?
For my classes, I use flashcards, quizziz and AI generators to make me a test. However sometimes I feel like I'm only memorizing the right answer and not actually learning. I use flashcards for AP English and Medical Terminology. I use quizziz and AI generators to turn my notes into a test for my ROP class(Medical Assisting). A lot of the times I do my work quickly to submit it before the due date and catch myself not actually learning. Would you know of an effective (and quick)study technique?
Salinas
How can I get into the sports field as a data analyst? #Spring25
I have an interest in statistics and a strong passion for sports. With dreams of becoming a data analyst for a sports organization some day, how can I land a career similar to Peter Brand from the movie "Moneyball"?
Edwardsville
What do I need to do to get into statistics. I just am really wondering what type I want to get into. How can I figure out what would be the best specific field in statistics for me, what is the difference between an actuary and an actuarial scientist and how and why does that fit into statistics ?
#Spring25 I just want it to be enjoyable. Sports analyzing catches my eye. However, I realize that is a very hard field to get into as a whole but still.
Signal Mountain
What career should I go for that involves both psychology an calculus?
I'm a senior in high school and I think I've decided to do something related to psychology. However, I heard that psychology doesn't involve much math beyond statistics and I think my skills lie in conceptual math like calculus. Any recommendations for my next course of action or major?
San Francisco
AP Statistics, Physics, or both?
Hi, I'm in my senior year of highschool and wondering if AP Statistics and regular Physics are must-take classes if I want to go into Pharmacology. I think both are extremely valuable but with a calculus course, handling all 3 might be a challenge for me. Should I push myself to take all three or just pick 1 to go along with reg. calculus? Thank you!
DublinPeople who work in the field of statistics, what are some fun things you got to do for your jobs??
I'm a first-year college student and it's almost the end of the school year. Over the summer I would like to work on a project and I have a few fun ideas I would like to try out. I asked this question to see if my ideas could relate to others.
Riverside
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.
Palm Beach
How to become an actuary?
Share your journey & guide aspiring actuaries on their path. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
Palo AltoHow 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?
RichmondI 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
Riverside
How much does Staticians make?
Whats the annual income for people that do stats
Brewster
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?
New York
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.
Webster
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
Huntington Beach
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?
Reidsville
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.
San Francisco
Math feilds?
What are some good high-paying jobs that are in the math or statistics field, that have minimal college.
United StatesShould I take AP Chem or AP Stats?
I plan to major in Computer Science and become a software engineer. Should I take these classes?
San Francisco
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.
North Havenwhats the difference between business administration and statistics?
difference between stats and business administration since they both have similar prerequisites?
San Francisco
Should I take Statistics if I take computer science in college?
Is Computer Science include(required) Statistics knowledge? #Statistics #computer-programming
San Francisco
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
Kiangan
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
United States
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
New York
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.
DaltonWhat careers can you get from a statistics major with a psychology minor?
#college-minor #college-major #statistics #psychology #math #career
HoustonWhat 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
Seattle
Can I be a data analyst if I am good in statistics and not math?
#statistics #math
Singapore
what is the need or demand of sports statisticians?
I like math #sports #stats #statistics
North Branch