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A career in statistics : beyond the numbers / Gerald J. Hahn, Necip Doganaksoy ; contributing authors, Carol Joyce Blumberg [and four others].
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hahn, Gerald J., author.
- Doganaksoy, Necip, 1960- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mathematical statistics.
- Commercial statistics.
- Statistics--Vocational guidance.
- Statistics.
- Statisticians--Vocational guidance.
- Statisticians.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (379 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st edition
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2011.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- "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.
- Contents:
- pt. 1. The work of a statistician
- pt. 2. Preparing for a successful career in statistics
- pt. 3. Building a successful career as a statistician
- pt. 4. Further perspectives : careers in academia and professional development.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9786613905307
- 9781283592857
- 1283592851
- 9781118490075
- 111849007X
- 9781118490143
- 1118490142
- 9781118490136
- 1118490134
- OCLC:
- 785643317
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