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Mathematicians
Turns data into answers for science, health, sports and business.
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Statisticians design surveys and experiments, analyze data and explain what it means, for drug trials, public health, government, sports teams, insurance and tech companies.
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High school courses that build toward it
- Pre-Algebra · Math
Builds math, which this job uses.
- Computer Science Principles · Computer Science
Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.
- Physics · Science
Builds math, which this job uses.
- Engineering Design · Career and Technical
Builds math, which this job uses.
- English 10 · English
Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.
- Physical Education · Health and PE
Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.
Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.
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