What does an applied statistician do?

As an applied statistician, you apply statistical formulas and analysis to real-world situations. Your responsibilities and the scope of your job vary depending on the needs of your employer. You may develop a plan to collect data, perform analysis using statistical methods, and formulate a report on your findings. You may also use statistical analysis to solve specific problems or identify trends in an organization, a city, or an industry. You also use computer software to organize and analyze large amounts of data.