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Brant Deppa, Statistics Professor & Department Chair
Winona State University
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• Put simply statistics is the Science of Data (i.e. data science)
• Statisticians collect, describe, present, and draw conclusions from data.
What Is Statistics?
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EnvironmentAgriculture,
Ecology, Forestry,Animal Populations
GovernmentCensus, Law,
National Defense
PhysicalSciences
Astronomy,Chemistry, Physics
Areas where STATISTICS
are used
Health & Medicine
Genetics, Clinical Trials,Epidemiology,Pharmacology
BusinessEconomics, Engineering,
Marketing,Computer Science
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Why Study Statistics?
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Why Study Statistics?
The top four jobs according for Forbes Magazine
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• Collecting data on subsets of the population (samples) can give valid information about the whole population.
• Knowing what has happened in the past can help answer questions about the present and future. Prediction!
• Knowledge helps plan future tests, determines resource allocation, and improves outcomes.
Why Study Statistics?
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• Develop methods for predicting customer
behavior.
• Evaluate the environmental impact of pollution
• Determine the effectiveness of new drugs and
medical procedures.
• Plan and analyze industrial and agricultural
experiments.
What Do Statisticians Do?
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What Can I Do With A Degree in
Statistics?
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Where do statisticians work?
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• Manufacturing– Build products and deliver
services that satisfy consumers and increase the corporation’s profit margin
Business and Industry
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• Marketing– Design experiments for new
products, conduct sample surveys, and perform field experiments in test markets to determine product viability. Develop models to predict customer behavior.
Business and Industry
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• Engineering– Make a consistent product, detect
problems, minimize waste, and predict product life in electronics, chemicals, aerospace, pollution control, construction, and other industries.
Business and Industry
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• Statistical Computing– Work in software design and
development, testing, quality assurance, technical support, education, marketing, and sales to develop code that is both user-friendly and sufficiently complex. Programming with BIG DATA!
Business and Industry
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• Medicine– Design and analyze data from
clinical trials to improve patient outcomes (e.g. Mayo Clinic).
Health and Medicine
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• Epidemiology– Work on calculating cancer
incidence rates, monitor disease outbreaks, and monitor changes in health-related behaviors such as smoking and physical activity
Health and Medicine
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• Public Health– Prevent disease, prolong life, and
promote health through organized community efforts, including sanitation, hygiene education, diagnoses, and preventative treatment
Health and Medicine
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• Pharmacology– Work in drug discovery,
development, approval, and marketing, to ensure the validity and accuracy of findings at all stages of the process
Health and Medicine
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• Genetics– Label possible indicators of
genetic abnormalities, such as birth defects and diseases, or use genetic information to optimize patient treatment.
Health and Medicine
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• Education– Teach K-12 through post-
graduate students, assess teacher effectiveness, or develop statistical models to represent student learning.
Learning
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• Science Writing & Journalism– Work with mass media, universities,
and corporations to produce news briefs, articles, news releases, and other reports
Learning
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• Government– Work in regulations for stock
trading, pollution, and drug approvals, or testify in court proceedings, congressional hearings, and lobbying arguments
Research
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• Survey Methods– Collect data in the social
sciences, education, law, forestry, agriculture, biology, medicine, business, and e-commerce, and for the government
Research
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• Law– Analyze data in court cases,
including DNA evidence, salary discrepancies, discrimination law suits, and disease clusters
Social Statistics
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• Consulting– Work on a temporary basis on
a variety of projects including quality improvement, pharmaceuticals, ecology, and engineering
Social Statistics
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• Agriculture– Study chemical pesticides,
hydrogeology, veterinary sciences, genetics, and crop management in order to ensure optimal yield
Natural Resources
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• Ecology– Address questions about the
earth’s natural environment, including global warming, study of animal populations, agricultural issues such as fertilizer and pesticide safety.
Natural Resources
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How Do I Become A Statistician?
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Education
• High School– Study statistics, mathematics, science,
computer science, and English• College
– Major in statistics or applied mathematicsWSU – B.S. Statistics and B.S. Data Science
• Post-Graduate– Many career fields require a Master’s degree
or Ph.D. in a specialized statistical field
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Skills
• Quantitative Skills – Statistics, Mathematics, Science
• Problem Solving Skills– Analysis, Teamwork, Intellectually Curious
• Communication Skills– Verbal, Written
• Computer Programming Languages• Foundation in Field of Application
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Opportunities
• Diversity
– Pure research
– Interdisciplinary teams
• Advancement
– Experience, education, and communication skills
lead to professional advancement
• Versatility
– Challenging and exciting fields of application
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Salaries and Job Growth
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Salaries and Job Growth
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Salaries and Job Growth
Starting and Mid-Career Salaries
Highest Degree Starting Mid-Career
Bachelors $52,500 $86,500
Masters $75,000 $125,000
Doctorate $107,000 $172,000
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Salaries and Job Growth
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Salaries and Job Growth
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And Always Remember…
THERE IS STRENGTH IN
NUMBERS!
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And Always Remember…
The more math you take, the more money you make!
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Want to learn more?• Great website to learn about the statistics
profession: www.thisisstatistics.org
• Current job listings in statistics/data science
icrunchdata.com indeed.com
(Keywords for either: statistician, data analyst, data scientist)
• Great free course in data analysis (MOOC)https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/data-to-insight
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Want to learn more?Contact us:
Brant Deppa, Ph.D.
course1.winona.edu/bdeppaProfessor and Department Chair
Mathematics and Statistics
Winona State University
Nicole Williams, Ph.D.
Professor, Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics
Winona State University