Is being a biostatistician a good fit for you?
Uses statistics to study health and life sciences. Helps researchers make sense of medical and biology data.
What the work involves
- Draws conclusions or makes predictions from data summaries and statistical analysis.
- Analyses clinical or survey data using statistical methods and models.
- Writes detailed analysis plans and descriptions of findings for research reports.
- Calculates how many people are needed for clinical studies.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be curious and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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