A career in statistics : (Record no. 63309)
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| International Standard Book Number | 9781118490143 |
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| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | QA276.17 |
| Item number | .H34 2011eb |
| 072 #7 - SUBJECT CATEGORY CODE | |
| Subject category code | MAT |
| Subject category code subdivision | 029000 |
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| 082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 519.5023 |
| Edition number | 22 |
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| Classification number | MAT029000 |
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| 049 ## - LOCAL HOLDINGS (OCLC) | |
| Holding library | MAIN |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Hahn, Gerald J. |
| 245 12 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | A career in statistics : |
| Remainder of title | beyond the numbers / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Gerald J. Hahn, Necip Doganaksoy ; contributing authors, Carol Joyce Blumberg [and others]. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Hoboken, N.J. : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Wiley, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | ©2011. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource (xvii, 340 pages) : |
| Other physical details | illustrations |
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| Content type term | text |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
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| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc | Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-329) and index. |
| 588 0# - SOURCE OF DESCRIPTION NOTE | |
| Source of description note | Print version record. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "This book serves as an excellent companion to its predecessor, The Role of Statistics in Business and Industry. In this volume, the authors help readers decide whether a career in statistics is appropriate for them and what to expect once in it. They provide insights into the work environment and how students and entry-level statisticians can best prepare themselves to succeed, offering hints for success in training, career paths, and lifelong learning. This book is a must-have for anyone considering a career in statistics, as well as for faculty who prepare students for such a career"--Provided by publisher. |
| 505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | A Career in Statistics: Beyond the Numbers; CONTENTS; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; CHAPTER 1 PROLOGUE: A CAREER IN STATISTICS; 1.1 About This Chapter; 1.2 What is Statistics?; 1.3 Who is a Statistician?; 1.4 Who Employs Statisticians?; 1.5 The Statistical Thought Process and What Makes it Special; 1.6 Many Skills Required; 1.7 Beyond the Workplace; 1.8 Some Downsides of a Career in Statistics; 1.9 The Excitement of a Career in Statistics; 1.10 Embarking on a Career in Statistics; 1.11 Accreditation; 1.12 Professional Societies; 1.13 A Preview; 1.14 Further Reading; 1.15 Major Takeaways. |
| Formatted contents note | Discussion QuestionsPART I THE WORK OF A STATISTICIAN; CHAPTER 2 WHAT STATISTICIANS DO IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY; 2.1 About This Chapter; 2.2 Manufactured Product Applications; 2.3 Service Business Applications; 2.4 Process Improvement; 2.5 Further Applications; 2.6 Major Takeaways; Discussion Questions; CHAPTER 3 WHAT STATISTICIANS ENGAGED IN OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT STATISTICS DO; 3.1 About This Chapter; 3.2 The Scope of Official Statistics; 3.3 Examples of the Work; 3.4 Challenges of the Work; 3.5 Research Opportunities; 3.6 Some Major Employers in the U.S. Federal Government. |
| Formatted contents note | 3.7 Required Credentials3.8 Integration of U.S. Government Statistical Activities; 3.9 Local Official Government Statistics Activities; 3.10 Government Statisticians Outside The United States; 3.11 Compensation and Other Considerations; 3.12 Sources of Further Information; 3.13 Major Takeaways; Discussion Questions; CHAPTER 4 WHAT STATISTICIANS DO: SOME OTHER APPLICATION AREAS; 4.1 About This Chapter; 4.2 Regulatory Activities; 4.3 Health; 4.4 National Defense; 4.5 Other Scientific Research; 4.6 Social and Behavioral Sciences; 4.7 Teaching (in Nonacademic Settings). |
| Formatted contents note | 4.8 Some Further Institutes for Research in the United States4.9 Major Takeaways; Discussion Questions; CHAPTER 5 THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ON-THE-JOB CHALLENGES; 5.1 About This Chapter; 5.2 Receptiveness to Statistics and Statisticians; 5.3 Where do Statisticians Fit into the Organization?; 5.4 Two Modes of Operation; 5.5 Grading Systems; 5.6 Globalization; 5.7 Hail to Our Managers!; 5.8 Some Challenges; 5.9 Women in Statistics; 5.10 Major Takeaways; Discussion Questions; PART II PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN STATISTICS; CHAPTER 6 CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL STATISTICIANS. |
| Formatted contents note | 6.1 About This Chapter6.2 Analytical and Technical Skills; 6.3 Communication and Interpersonal Skills; 6.4 Ability to Size Up Problems and See the ""Big Picture""; 6.5 Flexibility; 6.6 A Proactive Mindset; 6.7 Persistence; 6.8 A Realistic Attitude; 6.9 Enthusiasm and Appropriate Self-Confidence; 6.10 Ability to Prioritize, Manage Time, and Cope with Stress; 6.11 Team Skills; 6.12 Leadership Skills; 6.13 Ability to Properly Apply and Adapt Knowledge; 6.14 Passion for Lifelong Learning; 6.15 Further Reading; 6.16 As Others See It; 6.17 Major Takeaways; Discussion Questions. |
| Formatted contents note | CHAPTER 7 EDUCATION FOR SUCCESS. |
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| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Doganaksoy, Necip, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1960- |
| Personal name | Blumberg, Carol Joyce. |
| 776 08 - ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL FORM ENTRY | |
| Relationship information | Print version: |
| Main entry heading | Hahn, Gerald J. |
| Title | Career in statistics. |
| Place, publisher, and date of publication | Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2011 |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780470404416 |
| Record control number | (DLC) 2011008253 |
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