Friday 22 August 2014

Why Study Statistics?

Why Study Statistics?
Statistician is the coolest job you have never heard of. Do not take our word for it; see for yourself all the great things you can do with a career in statistics ;) :)


MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Statisticians contribute to society in many ways, from protecting endangered species and managing the impacts of climate change to making medicines more effective and reducing hunger and disease. The ways in which statisticians make the world a better place are vast and varied.


HAVE FUN
Careers in statistics are fun. You could be a “Moneyball”-style statistician who helps professional sports teams pick the next season’s new players, or a member of the data science team of a U.S. presidential campaign. The field is filled with opportunities to work on interesting problems with other smart, dynamic people.

SATISFY CURIOSITY
Statistics is a science. It involves asking questions about the world and finding answers to them in a scientific way. If you are curious about how things work, statistics is a career that will keep your curiosity piqued and your brain engaged.



MAKE MONEY
Demand for statisticians is growing, and so are their salaries. The median salary for data scientists with less than three years of experience is $80,000, and $150,000 for those with nine or more years of experience, according to the Burtch Works 2014 report.
http://burtchworks.com/pdf/Burtch_Works_Study_DS_final.pdf