10 The statistics career survival guide
This chapter covers
- What statistics look like in the real world
- How to navigate a career with statistics
- Making the most out of your skillset
- How to remain ethical under career pressures
As we close the book, I want to send you off with some “street smarts” in your career. I do not want to presume your career objectives, but given you are reading this book, I will make some safe bets that you are not only interested in statistics but also in how it translates into real-world settings and the greater job market. We will talk about career paths that use statistics, as well as the necessary adjacent skills. Then we will segue into practical concerns, like artificial intelligence and remaining ethical under pressure. Let’s get started!
Statistics in the real world
After reading the previous chapters, a question you might have is, “How do I actually use my newfound statistics knowledge?” We learned topics ranging from basic data analysis to hypothesis testing, as well as creating models like linear regression and logistic regression. So what’s next?