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Biometrician
Biometricians, or biostatistician, are specialized statisticians in public health and medicine. They prepare analysis plans and write detailed specifications for analysis files, consistency checks, table, and figures. The biometrician interprets analyses and writes statistical sections of study reports.
For more information visit:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos045.htm
http://www.sph.emory.edu/bios/field.php http://www.mathscareers.org.uk/undergraduates/articles/250.aspx
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Demographer
Demographers study human population dynamics. They study the size structure, and distribution of populations, and how populations changer over time due to births, deaths, migration, and aging. They analyze the relationships between economic, social, cultural, and biological processes influencing the population.
For more information visit:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos054.htm
http://www.ce.com/Careers/Demographer.htm
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Econometrician
An econometrician uses economic theories, statistical methods, and forecasting techniques to develop models. They feed data on possible future economic situations into models to see the likely results and wider implications of particular actions and advise industry or government on possible costs resulting from their policy decisions.
For more information visit:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos045.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Econometrician
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Psychometrician
Psychometricians develop, administer, and score tests and exams. They use mathematical techniques to evaluate the large sets of data from tests. They use techniques such as factor analysis, multidimensional scaling, and data clustering. School districts and test publishers often employ psychometricians.
Graduate Programs in Psychometrics:
http://www.ncme.org/careers/program_descriptions.pdf
For more information visit:
http://www.proftesting.com/test_topics/psychometrician.shtml
October 2006 Newsletter - Psychometrician Career Profile
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Quality Control Analyst
Quality control analysts conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality and performance. They develop systems to ensure products or services are designed and produced to meet or exceed customer requirements. Keeping the probability of an unexpected failure to a minimum is the main responsibility of the quality control analyst.
For more information visit:
http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layoutscripts/swzl_matchjob.asp?searchtextvalue=quality+control+analyst&origin
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Statistician
Statisticians work with the theoretical and applied statistics in the private and public sectors. The core of their work is to measure, interpret, and describe the world. It is common to combine statistical knowledge with expertise in other subjects. Statisticians apply their knowledge to production, research, finances, medicine, insurance, and government. They often are employed to support managerial decisions. Typical work might involve developing a model and sampling plans, analyzing survey results, or contributing to agricultural or econometric forecasts.
For more information visit:
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=149
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos045.htm
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