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Biostatisticians

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

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Biostatisticians

Degree Recommendations

A.A./A.S. in Mathematics
 Indiana Wesleyan University
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A.A./A.S. in Mathematics
 Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
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A.A./A.S. in Mathematics
 Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
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A.S. in Mathematics
 Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
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A.S. in Mathematics
 Trine University
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B.A. in Business Statistics
 Hanover College
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B.A. in Data Science
 Earlham College
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B.A. in Data Science
 Franklin College
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B.A. in Economics
 DePauw University
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B.A. in Mathematics
 Indiana University South Bend
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Top Expected Tasks

Biostatisticians

01

Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.

02

Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model-building techniques.

03

Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.

04

Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.

05

Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.

06

Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.

07

Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.

08

Write program code to analyze data with statistical analysis software.

09

Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.

10

Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Biostatisticians

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

Medicine and Dentistry

KNOWLEDGE

Biology

SKILL

Mathematics

SKILL

Active Learning

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Mathematical Reasoning

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

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About This Career Path

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

Environment

About a third of statisticians work for the federal government or for scientific research and development companies. Although statisticians work mostly in offices, they may travel to collect data or to oversee a survey’s design or implementation.

Also Known As

  • Associate professor of biostatistics
  • Biostatistician
  • Clinical statistical analyst
  • Statistician
  • Clinical statistics manager
  • Institutional research director
  • Research analyst
  • Statistical analyst
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biostatistics director
  • Professor of biostatistics
  • Clinical biostatistics director
  • Education research analyst
  • Program research specialist
  • Research associate
  • Statistical reporting analyst
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