Statistics—It’s not what you think it is.
With a career in statistics you can:
Why You Need to Study Statistics
October 28, 2016
Thanks to the growth of Big Data, jobs for statisticians are expected to grow an astounding 27 percent by 2022. By studying statistics—the science of learning from data—you will be prepared for a career in one of the world's most in-demand scientific fields.
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Meet a Statistician
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in visual representation of statistics. She developed the modern circular histogram to present complicated statistical reports in a straightforward way. Nightingale also initiated improved medical care in India through her comprehensive statistical analysis of the country’s sanitation system. More